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Over There
by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner → (All Poetry by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner)
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To all that have paid the ultimate sacrifice, and their families.


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When I saw the fireworks in our skies,
I thought about you, over there -
What kind of holiday were you having
And were you safe, over there -
As I thought about our nation's freedom,
I thought about you, over there -
Mommy wishes that you would come home soon,
But you still have work to do, over there -
Two military men are at my door -
With news that my son was killed over there.

(c) 2005, Karla Dorman.

 

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Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on July 6, 2005
Very moving piece Karla that will make all reflect on the price a soldier, sailor or airmans family must pay for their country.

Felix

Reviewed by Carole Mathys
Reviewed on July 5, 2005
A powerful, heart wrenching write Karla!

Peace, Carole

Reviewed on July 5, 2005
Karla an extremly powerful write, and very well done
God Bless
Michelle!

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on July 5, 2005
This is powerful, Karla... and a stark reminder that, for some, out of sight is thankfully NOT out of mind. More than that, it highlights the pain of those who carry daily the candle of remembrance in their hearts for all those who dutifully carry out tasks on our behalf in places that are, to say the least, dark and difficult and at great personal cost and risk. Thank you and bless you for continuing to keep the issues constantly before our eyes... LOL from over here! Kate xx

Reviewed by Roger Ochs
Reviewed on July 5, 2005
Great use of the repetative phrase and staccato rhythm. Well done.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on July 5, 2005
Oh deeply felt read Karla!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on July 5, 2005
We don't need to be losing our boys "over there" or anywhere...bring them home, NOW! Ed

Reviewed by Mark Carroll
Reviewed on July 5, 2005
Stunning Karla... Stunning.

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on July 5, 2005
Better late than never, huh? LOL Gut-wrenching.

Reviewed on July 5, 2005
(((Karla)))

That ending really got to me; you ripped my heart out with this powerful, gutwrenching reminder! Thank you for remembering our brave men and women who fight so we CAN enjoy the freedoms that we so hold dear! Very well done; brava!

Thank YOU for YOUR service; God will bless you! :)

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


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