Soldiers
24 March, 2003
Author: Barbara Goodhew
Physically we are so far away from you,
Emotionally we are frightened and sad too.
Nobody should have to live in fear,
We should be thanbk-ful that we live here.
You deserve our praise for your courage,
And our gratefulness for your patriotage.
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Comments on this poem/writing:
| Capricorn (62.30.217.106) -- Tuesday, March 25 2003, 02:27 pm I agree Barb. We are all grateful to the soldiers for their tremendous courage right now. Our thoughts are with them and their families. |
| Martin Vann (65.56.175.20) -- Wednesday, March 26 2003, 04:34 pm Barb, If, I were over there and read this, I would be a happy camper/warrior. MartinV |
| barb (66.46.241.192) -- Wednesday, March 26 2003, 05:10 pm I hope they realize what they are doing most of us appreciate them and this was to let them know they aren't risking their life for nothing. no matter what some think. thanks again |
| Casey (192.168.6.53) -- Wednesday, September 24 2003, 04:47 pm I just want to say thank you for this poem!! My brother is currently fighting in Afghanistan and cannot even make it for my graduation!! This poem is a comfort to me!!! Thank you soo much for understanding how I feel!!! |
| Cassie D. (64.222.241.124) -- Friday, February 20 2004, 03:39 pm My boyfriend is fighting in Kwait, when he comes home we are going to get married. This poem gives me hope, and courage to hold on. |
| casey + cassie (66.46.241.76) -- Sunday, April 4 2004, 01:13 am I'm glad my writing was helpful to you. that means so much that I could help with just a few words. |
| Heather (76.245.29.241) -- Wednesday, February 6 2008, 09:40 pm This poem is really helpful to me. My big brother is in iraq right now and i havent seen him in like a year. I really miss him but i'm thankful that he is fighitng for our freedom !!!! |
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