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My Fallen Soldier MAG

By Anonymous

   My fallen soldier never fell where he belonged

In those battlefields of the bodies and blood of his friends

No, he didn't fall then

He came home to his protected battlefield

Where he fought love in all directions

Where he died old with children and grandchildren

My fallen soldier never fell where he belonged

But his flag lay folded in a triangle

Collecting dust in the bottom drawer of his old bureau

Pictures still swim around haunting those who don't accept

The pictures I want to steal of him with me smiling

Thinking of it makes me close the drawer where the flag lays

Because my fallen soldier never fell where he belonged



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on Nov. 25 2010 at 5:18 am
summer.x BRONZE, Singapore, Other
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Favorite Quote:
"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadows."

"Life isnt about how many breaths you take... its about the moments that take you're breath away."

really nice. i love the imagery here!

Krisitn SILVER said...
on Apr. 15 2009 at 8:14 pm
Krisitn SILVER, EHT, New Jersey
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Favorite Quote:
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."-Jeremiah 29:11

"It's never too late to be what you might have been."
-George Elliot

“Always remember, believe in today, believe in tomorrow, believe in yourself, and whatever happens, don’t jump.”- Bill Kaulitz

"Whatever happens; believe in you, believe in life, believe in tomorrow. Believe in everything you do, any time."
-Bill Kaulitz

I thought it was very good. I could visualize the whole thing. Great jod!