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THE WARRIORS DIME
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Photograph taken by, Theresa Koch
Arizona V.A. Cemetery May 30th 2004...


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Rusted weary warrior
Face wrinkled from hard times
Hand reached out to strangers
Sir can you spare this man a dime?

Tales of distant lands he’ll tell
Of wars from his youth
Can you spare a dime?
To hear the Nations truths

Left here on this corner
Of every Red, White and Blue
Rusted weary warrior
Your countries done with you

People pass you everyday
Not knowing who you are
Taken straight from high school
They drafted you afar

Rusted weary warrior
Face wrinkled from hard times
Hand reached out to strangers
Sir can you spare this man a dime?






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 Reviews of "THE WARRIORS DIME"
Reviewed by Anthony Hall
Reviewed on June 4, 2004
Theresa - powerful and emotive! The message clearly stated, elicits thought and compels empathy.

Anthony

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on June 2, 2004
excellent poetry! a very unusual pic showing much color about ... death is not full of shadows but of infinite color ...

Reviewed by ya mama (Reader)
Reviewed on June 2, 2004
powerful write

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on June 2, 2004
A powerful statement. Nicely done!

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on May 31, 2004
Excellent tribute Theresa.....

Reviewed by Alexander Shaumyan (Reader)
Reviewed on May 31, 2004
Excellent poem, Theresa. The truth is not far at all. It's right next to us. Thank you.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on May 31, 2004
Far too many of these weary warriors aimlessly roaming our great land, with insufficient help from the government, or from anyone else. Wonderful message on their behalf, especially on Memorial Day Weekend.

Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on May 31, 2004
fine work, as always

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on May 30, 2004
Thanks for sharing Theresa!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Judith Bailey
Reviewed on May 30, 2004
Terry, so poignant. Who could walk past this old warrior? Not you, not me... Our vets have given so much of their lives, their futures. My sorrow today is knowing what is happening to our country... and I ask, Why?

I love your work, and your picture is perfect for this piece.

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on May 30, 2004
Excellent write and photo! It's a shame there are so many getting help, yet there always seems to be many that fall through the cracks.

Reviewed on May 30, 2004
(((theresa)))

it's a shame how our nation has forgotten those that served their nation...i know, i am one--barely making it on VA disability plus my job...but i'm making it

powerful, gut wrenching write--this needs to be put on a plaque and mailed to our leaders (and wanna be's).

thank you--from a grateful veteran (usaf, 1983-85), karla. *tears*

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on May 30, 2004
Awesome as always.
Photo too.........(0:

Reviewed by Dawn Richerson
Reviewed on May 30, 2004
i'll have to come back for the photo (yours are always intriguing!) 'cause it's not showing up, but the poem is excellent and so appropriate this weekend. Dawn


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