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I Promise You This
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I Promise You This It doesn’t matter What age you are. When a loved one dies It’s very, very hard. I was sweet sixteen When my brother died. I shut down Never once, did I cry. Over the years I’ve learned to accept. As a man, a soldier He fought to protect. He accepted his orders And, took command. But, why did they leave him In a far away land? Many, many years Letters came to remind. No soldier – their comrade Would be left behind. Mother and Dad Never gave up hope. It was all they could do In order to cope. One day a letter came A smoking gun. Searches would cease Nothing could be done. No soldier – their comrade Would ever be left behind. This was their promise They’ve lied this time. I buried Mom and Dad And, promised them this. Danny will come home Full Military honors at best. Deborah Ann Tornillo Copyright© 2010

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Reviewed by John Bidwell

Reviewed on January 6, 2010

You never cease to stir memories, and touch my heart.
I have the huge flag that covered the casket of an uncle I never knew.
I have the telegram to my grandfather, his son's plane went down.
Newpaper articles about it, photos of him in uniform, and in flight.
Very touching peom as always.

John

Reviewed by Darryn Murphy

Reviewed on January 6, 2010

nice poem

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