A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....1-22-07....Military Monday

Billie, The Mayor

[JustAmy]

I just sent them an email. I hope they hear from others.

[SandRat]

I shall and thank you again.

[The Mayor]

I know..

[NicknamedBob]

You Watch The Moon

You speak of moonlight, while I sweat,
Your evening hasn’t got here yet.
The moon you see, will shine for me,
As I lie down with memory,

My worries, and the day’s heartaches,
And all the pain from my mistakes.
I gather calmness from the dusk,
And breathe the scents of evening’s musk,

The twilight brings the evening’s calm,
And confidence from your song’s balm.
For you have seen this day and night,
And found it not a source for fright.

You faced the challenge, and in time,
Incorporated it in rhyme.
You walked with Day and held its hand,
While you stood strong in a foreign land.

The heart of evil that will try,
To harm us must first face your eye,
And you will cause its force to wither,
Before it dares to journey hither.

We thank you then for standing there,
While we sleep soundly without care.
Your loved ones and a grateful nation,
Protected from War’s desolation,

A world away, but held so close,
Each of us missing what we love most.
Take heart that as you watch the moon,
Your task will end, you’ll come home soon.

© NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . March 27, 2005

[La Enchiladita]

Thanks, Meg, I felt better today... a little feverish tonight, so will go to bed earlier.

[JustAmy]

I wish there was a way of getting the MSM ro report some of the good news from Iraq.

Every day they seem thrilled to report any American deaths. I pray and cry for each one. I would like to read in the local paper some of the good our men and women are doing. Wouldn't you think they would have reported this since it is a local story?

[MEG33]

Indeed..It is a lovely tribute,though.May God comfort all who mourn.

[Enterprise]

If true, it is inexcusable. The person writing that e-mail should be fired.

[JustAmy]

Thank you for your poetic tribute to our Military, NnB.

It is beautiful. God Bless and Protect our men and women in harm's way.

[MEG33]

I cannot explain it.. I cannot understand the media..I depend on Free Republic for the good news.

[JustAmy]

Agreed!!!

It was verified by scopes so I'm assuming it is true. I sent them an email. Hope they get lots more.

[MEG33]

Seething...

[La Enchiladita]

Rightly, it should be the front page story of the L.A. Times, but we know the chances of that.

We can't have the public knowing the facts and feeling the pride; doesn't fit the media blackout agenda.

[MEG33]

Beautiful tribute, NBob..

[NicknamedBob]

Memorial Day Band

The rhythm of the drums comes through, The marching of the feet, Sometimes a shrill reminder, From the fife’s piercing tweet. I stir a bit, as if to join, The celebrators there, But then I settle down again, Like dust motes in still air. There was a time I strode about, And shouted with the boys, A time when we were conquerors, Equipped with brand new toys. We leaped across the oceans! We flew up in the air! And girls looked down and smiled at us, Encouraging our stare. We would return. We knew it! We were too young to die. And so we took our weapons up, And never asked them why. Why would we study History? What did we know of War? We only did what young men do, And what’s been done before. But lately, I’ve been thinking. I’ve had some time for that. I should have studied more in school, Not jumped at the drop of a hat. Don’t get me wrong! I’m no coward! I would still have gone, I’m sure, But at least I could tell my buddies, What it was we had tried to secure.

You see, there’s a dream that we live for, And which we will die for, too. This sleep that I’m sleeping reminds me, That I ought to just share it with you. I dreamed of a world full of wonder, Where the walls were just marks on the land, Of whose farms had the prettiest apples, Or where showed our Grandfather’s hand. And a gate was a door to a new place, You could visit, if you’d mind to behave, And a beach was one twin with a brother, You could see just beyond that big wave. I could walk into China like Polo, And say Hi to the Emperor there, And he’d smile and he’d say something funny, And he’d tell me to pull up a chair. Then we’d chat about silk and we’d chuckle, And he’d beat me a lot playing chess, And then finally I’d have to say so long, You come visit my folks in the US. I’d walk down the road where the world is, I’d be glancing around at the view. I’d be looking real hard for a nice place, And for something important to do. So I guess I shouldn’t complain, then, Having fallen into this place, I managed to live out a part of that dream, And I’m here with a smile on my face. It wasn’t the nicest real estate, And it doesn’t have much of a view, But I paid for it with the fame I sought, And at least I’m important to you. NicknamedBob . . . . . . . May 18, 2006

[DollyCali]

That is wonderful Meg. Thank you

[DollyCali]

Thanks for the thread Rus.. don't have energy etc to be cute or creative but just want to add my thumbs up to our wonderful military & their familites.

I scanned the APO incident. Just too foggy now for it to be absorbed. will get back to it

Back to bed now!

[GodBlessUSA]

Thank You for Military Monday, The Mayor

[GodBlessUSA]

As always, (((Meg))) this is so very beautiful!

[GodBlessUSA]

I think this is the first time I heard this song. Is this the first time you posted this one? Good song :) and such a beautiful table :)