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Taps
by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner → (All Poetry by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner)
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Please take a moment of silence to thank our military members who gave their lives for others this Memorial Day.


Poem Artwork

Nightmares
arcing like mortar fire ,
landing
with deadly accuracy
into
the mind of the Veteran :

each one
the face of a buddy
who gave
his life in place of his -
And he
wonders if it was worth it :

the pain
of knowing that it could have
been him
if not for the sacrifice
made by
heroic acts of others .

Blue notes 
of a haunting melody
salutes
the Veteran as he pays
honor
to his buddies on the Wall .

(c) 2005 , Karla Dorman .


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Reviewed on May 31, 2005
(((Karla)))

Thank you for serving our Great Nation, first of all, and thank you for remembering our veterans this Memorial Day; they (and YOU) are the TRUE American heroes!! God bless you all!!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears <

Beautiful, heartfelt tribute! *SALUTE*

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on May 31, 2005
Oh this is so well done..Brava Karla..really hit home..ty


Vesna*

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on May 30, 2005
Hate the war, NOT the warrior. Karla, this hit every chord. You sure know how to make words leap off a page and smother the heart... I salute you, dear friend. This is absolutely deep-down touching. katy xox

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on May 30, 2005
Neat!

TRASK

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on May 30, 2005
You lovely lovely lady!!!!

Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on May 30, 2005
Powerful work, Karla. I remember all the controversy about The Wall as a memorial, but I continue to believe that it is the most poignant, potent memorial erected to the memory of our fallen soldiers. Thank you, poet.

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on May 30, 2005
This is one wall that should never be dismantled and should be a cornerstone to our remembrances. Excellent write that stirs a lump in my throat, Karla. Only those who have served can have any idea as to the change of life's perspectives that it must bring: but your natural gifts of compassion and empathy take you - and us - there as ever. TY and yes, I will not forget. Bless you. Kate xx

Reviewed by Sandra Corona
Reviewed on May 29, 2005
Beautiful and sincere. Bravo!
:)Sandy

Reviewed by SHERRY HEIM
Reviewed on May 29, 2005
For the time you served, I salute you, Karla. No one knows the flavor of freedom like a soldier, for they are touched by all that is required to keep it. How can we go through our days and not be humbled and sad for the lives given that we may live beneath the flag of liberty. I owe all that I have to those who spilled their blood that our country might endure. God bless them all. Wonderful tribute and just an excellent poem in every respect.
Take care,
Sherry

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on May 29, 2005
excellent tribute! when i visited the wall some years ago, i saw the names of five friends amoung those who honorably served their country ...

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on May 29, 2005
Karla,
Now who is making the other one cry?
Yes, We should all stand silently and remember, and give dedication to those that dedicated their all, for our continued freedom, and way of life that we all take for granted every day.
Stunning write Karla. I thank you for your service to our Country.

Lisa

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on May 29, 2005
We should all pay them Honor, as you have so well, Karla - and I truly hope many observe that moment of silence for them tomorrow.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on May 29, 2005
Most powerful write Sis!!

love Tinka

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on May 28, 2005
Karla I agree with the others, a powerful brilliant poem!
You chose a superb aspect to write from. Kudo's!

Love,
Alrisha

Reviewed on May 28, 2005
Powerful write, I salute you for this and for your service to our country
God Bless
Michelle!

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on May 28, 2005
Heart touching write. I aalute you.

Reviewed by Roger Ochs
Reviewed on May 28, 2005
There are many versions of "Taps". My choice is the one that ends:
"Go to sleep, rest in peace.
God is nigh."

Reviewed on May 28, 2005
Excellent write, Karla! Wonderful tribute!

Sandie Angel a.k.a. Sandie May Angel :o)

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on May 28, 2005
I take off my hat to you and salute the vererens that you pay tribute to with this write.

Felix

Reviewed by Dave Harm
Reviewed on May 28, 2005
Excellent tribute... wonderful poem...

Reviewed on May 28, 2005
super dedication Karla

Reviewed by F William Broome
Reviewed on May 28, 2005
One of the best - ever! Simple and straighforward. You have my deep respect - for this one, and others. - Bill

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on May 28, 2005
You are kicking everybody's ass these days, Karla. This is just . . . great.

Reviewed on May 28, 2005
Outstanding Tribute Karla, so powerful and true, just outstanding.

Reindeer


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