Please thank a Veteran today. Don't let their sacrifice be in vain. Don't let them become one of the nameless, forgotten ones.
Forgotten once again, the Veteran sits alone in his hospital room, with only his memories to keep him company. Forgotten once again, the Veteran befriends the demons that torment him in the darkness of the night - at least they visit him. Forgotten once again, the homeless Veteran walks foreign streets in the land who asked for his sacrifice, and now choose to ignore. Forgotten once again, the nameless Veteran dies - it doesn't matter who he was, he was a man that nobody remembered.
(c) 2005, Karla Dorman.
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Reviewed by Tracey L. O' Very (Reader)
Reviewed on November 21, 2005
This is so sad and true Karla. That pic says it all doesn't it. And your poem Highly Equisite and I truly wish you would get this out there everyway and everywhere. Salute! I don't and never will forget. Beautiful Poem Karla. It's a DISGRACE this country and the people in it including our illustrious leaders who should make sure the Americans welcomee then and they are the ones dissing them spitting on them the hardest. This country stinks! Big time Stinks with Disgrace!
Tracey
Ps though I went and got over 200 books to send to them in the book drive thing in Fort Knox. I won't ever forget. I'm pissed as all get up about this country Pissed. Veterans should get more than the Indians do!! Parades showers and HONORED SALUTED ThANKED CELEBRATED and LOVED! Sorry Karla.I hate this country! rah rah rah go to war // piss on you who cares.
42xoox(C :)
This is an excellent tribute Karla, very well done
God Bless
Michelle!
Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on November 13, 2005
We owe our lives to the likes. That man epitomises the true courage of those who faught..Sitting down epitomises the life we take for granted..not understanding how we were close very close to now being russian states....
Great tribute to the veteran. Thanks for creating this wonderful poem to people who have done wonderful job for their country. I admired the way you defended their right to be remembered.
Amazing -Huh!When People Talk Of Pride They Talk Of Ignorance_
When People Talk Of Support The Troops-IRAQ They Talk Of Arrogance_
Would Any Of Them Take Them Into There (Hearts) Homes If They Veterans Ever Make It Back Home_
As Child 5 My Mother Inviting Homeless Man Into Our Home
At Table To Just Make Him Sanwich, Cup Of Coffee & Gave Couple Dollars
From Her Purse!
We Were Not Poor We Were Broken,i.e. Some Of Good Things I Remember Of My Mother--The Man Was Homeless Veteran...
I Never Knew What An Allowance $ Was,i.e. 12 Years Old I Started Woken Neighbor Grocery Meat Market-Mrs Levy Made Me Lunch- Best Ham Sandwichs Ever! End Week 5 Days Pay $40.00 Was My Allowance...
She Praised Me In Front My Mother & Dozens People In Store Always Said: (God) Love Her Where Ever She Is Passed Way)-
I Could Only Hope My Son & Daughter Grow Up To Be Like Your Son TRASK.
All veterans are remembered, at least by other veterans.
Those that have served by their sides, fought for a democracy and flag that most seem to forget once the war is over. But as long as people like yourself remember them, as well as write such powerfully strong remembrances such as the above poem, Karla, you make it hard to forget!! I for one, SALUTE your patiotism for your country and the veteran that defended its freedom...very interesting picture as well, that gentleman in the wheelchair deserves more and our flag deserves better from the rest of those sitting and watching...Keep these powerful writes coming, as I may not review each, I do stop by and read them regularly...Peace dear lady...Ed & Rufuz
powerfully sad poem, karla; it is a shame how we treat our veterans, the very ones who gave their lives so that we could be free today! outstanding write; this poem should be required reading for all who are in government, in particular, the leaders! brava!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, karen lynn. :( >tears <
that picture says it all! WOW!
thank YOU for YOUR service to our country!! :) god bless you always!
POWERFUL pic and poem, Karla. It is so sad that the vets are not recognized as heros anymore, but are cast aside forgotten in our modern society. How sad!
Truly sad, and very sadly to me as well, a part of our life today - and for far too long. Our valiant vets deserve much better from us, and I hope your message rings loud and clear for many - especially our politicians and legislators.
Thank you for the poignant reminder that today's Americans are too self-centered to know about what is important. I blame the OPPOSITION to Repulican leadership, as much as anything. Too much anti, anti, anti, until young people just don't give a schitt ! ! !Now, they don't give a crap for heritage, history, and beating the bastards in a war, who would kill them in an instant - just for being on the wrong side of religion. Let's hope that educators return to teaching patriotism along with the liberal remaking of our economic structure. Lazy asses who don't want to work for their bread, never want to serve in the military except for a few. We've fallen a far piece since my days in WWII when Germany and Japan were ready to slice up America's future. Thanks for listening. - Bill
Sage has got the right idea... taking the time to actually VERBALISE each and every name that comes before your eyes, thereby making that person real in your heart and mind; thereafter you can't be numb. Your picture and comment breaks my heart. We are not only heartless, we are disrespectful, not even able to rise off our arses in solidarity or appreciation - yet what happens if a goal/home run is scored (Andy??!!! But not you, Hon... I know YOUR blood would be boiling, too!) Methinks our priorities are sadly warped in our "Pass the popcorn" society. Brave and truthful write, Karla... Happy Holidays doesn't seem QUITE the right tag for today, but you know what I mean. Bless you and thank you, Kate xx
A Purple Heart for this one, Karla. I read the Veterans names today on the brass engraved plaques. I said each one out loud. I took time to thank their souls. I heard them say "Thank you, kind one."
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Ps though I went and got over 200 books to send to them in the book drive thing in Fort Knox. I won't ever forget. I'm pissed as all get up about this country Pissed. Veterans should get more than the Indians do!! Parades showers and HONORED SALUTED ThANKED CELEBRATED and LOVED! Sorry Karla.I hate this country! rah rah rah go to war // piss on you who cares.
42xoox(C :)
God Bless
Michelle!
When People Talk Of Support The Troops-IRAQ They Talk Of Arrogance_
Would Any Of Them Take Them Into There (Hearts) Homes If They Veterans Ever Make It Back Home_
As Child 5 My Mother Inviting Homeless Man Into Our Home
At Table To Just Make Him Sanwich, Cup Of Coffee & Gave Couple Dollars
From Her Purse!
We Were Not Poor We Were Broken,i.e. Some Of Good Things I Remember Of My Mother--The Man Was Homeless Veteran...
I Never Knew What An Allowance $ Was,i.e. 12 Years Old I Started Woken Neighbor Grocery Meat Market-Mrs Levy Made Me Lunch- Best Ham Sandwichs Ever! End Week 5 Days Pay $40.00 Was My Allowance...
She Praised Me In Front My Mother & Dozens People In Store Always Said: (God) Love Her Where Ever She Is Passed Way)-
I Could Only Hope My Son & Daughter Grow Up To Be Like Your Son TRASK.
Your Friend,TRASK
love Tinka
Those that have served by their sides, fought for a democracy and flag that most seem to forget once the war is over. But as long as people like yourself remember them, as well as write such powerfully strong remembrances such as the above poem, Karla, you make it hard to forget!! I for one, SALUTE your patiotism for your country and the veteran that defended its freedom...very interesting picture as well, that gentleman in the wheelchair deserves more and our flag deserves better from the rest of those sitting and watching...Keep these powerful writes coming, as I may not review each, I do stop by and read them regularly...Peace dear lady...Ed & Rufuz
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, karen lynn. :( >tears <
that picture says it all! WOW!
thank YOU for YOUR service to our country!! :) god bless you always!
~Linda
Paul;-)
Felix
Sage