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4th July-Dying for Country
by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Sunday, July 03, 2005
Rated "G" by the Author.
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A salute to all the brave soldiers, firemen and policemen.

Some do,
and some won't.
Many sacrifice,
quite a few don't.
A young man told me,
being a soldier wasn't his thing.
This for me had a familar ring.


I've heard it many times,
in my head the meaning self sublimes.
For the many who
won't fight a war,
there are many who,
will shine like a star.


I watch them on the news,
standing guard with their crews.
I read about them in the newspaper,
many died in the New York skyscraper.
Fallen soldiers, firemen and policemen,
die everyday from doing their jobs.
Many relatives and loved ones,
all over the country sobs.


This I'm still alive to see,
at one time it could have been me.
To all others who have survived,
I hope your lives have thrived.
To all those who met the grime reaper,
I hope Heaven's gates is your keeper.


G


 


 


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Reviewed by William Bonilla 7/20/2005
Greate write Grady
Thanks for thinking about me
And others
as you composed this piece.


William ........Peace on to you
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado 7/5/2005
beautiful tribute, grady! hope your fourth was happy!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :(
Reviewed by Tracey L. O' Very (Reader) 7/4/2005
A Very Heartfelt Warm and Honorable Tribute to all. Thank You for being one that has survived may yours and their lives thrive and all fallen will surley have those gates opened wide.
Beautiful Beautiful Honrable tribute. Salute!
Tracey
Reviewed by Tinka Boukes 7/4/2005
Well written Grady!!


Happy 4th Mate!!

Love Tinka
Reviewed by Pier Tyler 7/4/2005
Well said. Let us keep them in our prayers. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Reviewed by Cynthia Borris 7/3/2005
Grady,

Words well spoken. Let's pray they meet angels beside the grime reaper. Thanks for the excellent reflection.

Cynthia
Reviewed by Edwin Larson 7/3/2005
How quickly most forget. Good write Grady.

EDL
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