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Not Enough
by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner → (All Poetry by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner)
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EVERY day should be Veteran's Day. Not just on certain days or when convenient ... THANK YOU to all who serve(d) and sacrifice(d).

Image © 2011, Karla Dorman


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'Thank you' is not enough to
repay service and sacrifice,
but it's all I have.

Because of you, I am free.

Free to live, love, choose my
destiny.

Free to be anything.  Do
anything.

They say nothing in life is free.

That freedom comes at a 
terrible price, one paid not
only by the warrior, but by
their family, as well.

(All gave some.
                         Some gave all.)

Yes.  

REMEMBER THE COST.

If honoring you is all I have to
do ...

If remembering is all I have to
do ...

You paid that price.  You had
my back.  Now, I've got yours.

NEVER FORGOTTEN.

THANK YOU, VETERANS.

© 2011, Karla Dorman (11/11)


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 Reviews of "Not Enough"
Reviewed on December 21, 2011
Karla,

Perhaps I'm rating a little off the date, but what this is about, is true everyday. Thank you for reminding of our honored veterans. This is a wonderful tribute.

Mary

Reviewed by D. Vegas (Reader)
Reviewed on November 14, 2011
Karla, Beautifully written and truefully stated!
Enjoyed.

Always,
Deborah

Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on November 13, 2011
Wonderful words...you have written this with such awakened empathy and gratitude!

Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on November 12, 2011
Karla, our freedom is a gift at the expense of every life, battle scar and ounce of selfless sacrifice our veterans have given throughout our nation's long history -- I salute them each and every one -- my salute to you as one of them -- I bid joy, love and peace my dear friend -- Jon Michael

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on November 12, 2011
nicely put!

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen
Reviewed on November 11, 2011
Wise words, Karla.
Freedom is not free.
Bless our Veterans- past, present, and future!
Carolyn

Reviewed on November 11, 2011
Amen! And thank YOU for YOUR Air Force service, Karla! +SALUTE!!+ Happy Veteran's Day to you too! Great reminder; I will always remember!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your(grateful) twin sis, Karen Lynn. :D


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