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A Soldier's Prayer
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For the soldiers...

 

A Soldier’s Prayer

By Felix L. Perry

 

Gunsmoke seared his nostrils

Battle thunder dulled his his ears


Blood is a rare commodity

Traded for a mother’s tears

 

Yes, the soldier fights for freedom

Is often lost in the battle cry

But alone one frightened soldier

Breathes a long and heavy sigh

 

The soldier reads his letter

From his loved ones far away

He wipes away a lonely tear

Then drops to his knees to pray

 

He talks to his God to guide him

Give him strength to still stand tall

To bravely stand for freedom

When his backs against the wall

 

Tonight he’ll close his eyes in sleep

The bugler plays taps against the night

In the morning he’ll be charged and ready

To once again take up the freedom fight!

 

 

 

 

 
 


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 Reviews of "A Soldier's Prayer"
Reviewed by Rosemarie Skaine
Reviewed on May 15, 2007
Timely and moving tribute. R

Reviewed by Kathryn Collins (Reader)
Reviewed on May 3, 2007
Dear Fee,

This poem screams out fear, weariness and maybe just a little hope on rising up and heading in again.

love,
Kathy




Reviewed by Marion Burton (Reader)
Reviewed on April 29, 2007
Hi Fielix,once again you have outdone yourself.This is wonderful,i really enjoyed your writting, keep up the great work.

Your Cousin
Marion Burton

Reviewed by Myrna Badgerow
Reviewed on April 28, 2007
Very nicely expressed Felix...

Myrna

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on April 27, 2007
Excellent tribute..

Reviewed by Morning Star
Reviewed on April 27, 2007
What a superbly written piece of Art " A soldiers prayer "
If only every mother or father friends
And relatives could see and read this
Beautiful poem, and than gather in prayer it
Would be awesome!!
Love And Peace To you always
Your friend....Yolie

Reviewed by Rhonda Galizia
Reviewed on April 27, 2007
Deeply moving, Fee...

I pray every Soldier's spouse and family comes across this beautiful
expression of appreciation. When we honor them, we honor God, who tells us to give honor to whom honor is due.

I will see our nephew gets to read this, Fee...and other young Servicemen and Servicewomen. Thank you. God bless all of them, and God bless YOU, Fee.

Love&appreciation, Rhonda


Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on April 27, 2007
... and how they do it I will never, ever know... A soldier's life is layed down, but he himself never lies down. We are indebted to all those who serve and to your pen and heart for keeping them ever before our eyes. Bless you, K xx

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on April 27, 2007
Outstanding tribute Felix!!

Love tinka

Reviewed by Karen Cino
Reviewed on April 27, 2007
This is a beautiful tribute to our soldier's, Fee. Thank you so much for remembering them. God Bless America and the soldiers that are fighting to perserve our freedom.

~hugs~
Karen

Reviewed by Carole Mathys
Reviewed on April 27, 2007
Very touching and sobering, Fee...

Carole~

Reviewed by LadyJtalks LadyJzTalkZone (Reader)
Reviewed on April 27, 2007
Good write, Fee. It's one of the things I could never imagine what it feels like. Lady J

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on April 27, 2007
a very sobering write as we continue in this war

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on April 26, 2007
Still AD hasn't correct sending faulty links (not highlighting them) when sending e-mails about your postings to your detriment.

Review: a soldier's everyday life is putting it on the line 24/7.
Thanks for paying their dues.
Georg

Reviewed by D Johnson
Reviewed on April 26, 2007
Wonderful tribute to our soldiers.

Thanks,
Dan

Reviewed by Susan Sonnen
Reviewed on April 26, 2007
this is a strong and meaningful tribute, Felix. They give so very much and receive so little in return.

Reviewed by Larry Lounsbury
Reviewed on April 26, 2007
very very beautiful tribute to our soldiers.

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on April 26, 2007
Amen and a wonderful prayer it is.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on April 26, 2007
Thank you for sharing this tribute, Fee. Love and peace,

Regis

Reviewed on April 26, 2007
(((Fee))),

As a Veteran, I appreciate you honoring our fighting men and women in uniform as they give their all in sacrifice for the freedoms we so cherish; I salute and thank you, Sir, for YOUR service, and for this moving write.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on April 26, 2007
This is absolutely beautiful, thank you so much for remembering them as they fight and give their lives. Love you Cuz XOXOXO

Reviewed on April 26, 2007
Beautiful write, Fee; God bless our fightin' men and women! And God blews you too!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D


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