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Senryu Chain: Pray For Peace On Earth
by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner → (All Poetry by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner)
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"PRAY FOR PEACE ON EARTH"
~~~~~

Some can't.  Some won't go.
I'm grateful for those soldiers
Who went in their place.

This Christmas Season,
Surrounded by your loved ones
And too many gifts,

Think of our soldiers.
They will not be coming home
For the holidays.

They would trade places
For one more minute--just one!--
With their families.

Instead of in sand,
Waiting for the next ambush
Around the corner.

Will today be "it"?
Will they join the growing ranks
Of those who have died?

Or emerge unscathed
Whole in body and in mind?
Only God knows that.

More soldiers have died
Since the ending of the war
Then when it began.

More were killed today.
More than twenty at last count.
Many more injured.

Twenty families
Will not hear Christmas wishes
From sons and daughters.

Keep them in your prayers.
Our soldiers and their loved ones...
Pray for peace on Earth.

~~~~~
(C) Copy written, 21 December, 2004, by Karla Dorman.


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Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on December 22, 2004
More soldiers have died
Since the ending of the war
Then when it began.

A tragic terrible fact; and we should all pray for peace on Earth.

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on December 22, 2004
Karla,
Sad but needed to be said. Happy Holidays to you.


Reviewed by Carole Mathys
Reviewed on December 21, 2004
We will all remember them.....a timely heartfelt write..

Reviewed by George Jackson
Reviewed on December 21, 2004
Excellent reminder, Karla. I have a cousin who had just gotten married when her husband got sent there. She moved to Germany to teach school, and waits for his return. I just pray its with open arms, and not a broken heart.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on December 21, 2004
Peace can be prayed for, but to find it we must do more than pray...ed

Reviewed on December 21, 2004
Karla thank you for this, we lost more men today God Bless their families...
God Bless
Michelle

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on December 21, 2004
Thank you for this, Karla. My heart is heavy for the families of those who have died. I owe my freedom to every soldier and I will never allow myself to forget that. The red in our flag is a symbol of the blood of those who have died that our country might endure. Your graphic is so very true. Freedom is NOT, never has been and never will be free. God bless them all.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on December 21, 2004
A beautiful chain and may it connect in our hearts to keep all those who give their lives in harms way, a place for them to always be remembered! Thank you Karla!Love Peace and Joy be yours through our Saviour this Christmas and always!

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on December 21, 2004
families would be so much larger if peace adorned this planet ...

moving reminder ...

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on December 21, 2004
Well done. They shall be remembered.

Reviewed on December 21, 2004
(((Karla)))

O, this moved me to tears! Let us NOT forget our fighting men and women this Christmas; or during ANY time! Powerful, heartbreaking write; well done! BRAVA~ Thank you for your service! You ARE a veteran, and one that was fortunate to have come HOME!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :( >tears <

Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, PROSPEROUS New Year! God bless you now and always!

Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)
Reviewed on December 21, 2004
I saw that too and some of them are from our area. One lady wrote a rant on the useless knowledge column and she called them dumb yanks. They were somebody's child, a brother, father and husband. But still they go on for to bring some peace.


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