Commons

(To a wonderful Aussie officer who worked with us, who we all sorely miss -he's back in Australia) A spirited Aussie in a fast thing, slicing through air in a wild land in which renewed comfort is found. Gone are the days in the land much foreign to his own, toiling for months to remedy intricacies reigning a thousand years. A smirk, a hat, blinding wit, and a captivation defines him, to the ones who sadly he left behind… Written in Afghanistan -25 AUG 2013

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Paloma P

Date: 10/18/2016 6:30:00 PM

A little bit sad but definitely a sweet sentiment for someone you admire. He's back home and hopefully you arrived back in Texas too. :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/24/2013 4:44:00 AM

Hi Marquis, --Dropping by with SMILES and CHRISTMAS CHEERS. Thank You for making this a great year for ALL OF US. --- May magic fill your days and all your dreams come true this holiday season. MERRY CHRISTMAS <3 Love Linda -The Sweetest Poet Destroyer

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/21/2013 2:56:00 PM

At first I had thought you were going to say he passed on. I'm glad that was not the case. A very thoughtful tribute. Merry Christmas my friend.

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper
Date: 12/21/2013 11:59:00 PM

Rich, good to hear from you again...thanks for paying me a visit. No, no, he's doing well in Australia. I knew that last part was important...didn't want to lead anyone to think the worst :^) Merry Christmas to you my friend and have a wonderful New Year! MC

Arthur Vaso

Date: 12/6/2013 12:58:00 AM

Great poem, and I salute you being there, I hope you read some of the veterans day poems wrote!!!

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper
Date: 12/21/2013 11:55:00 PM

Thank you Arthur, I appreciate you stopping by, reading, and commenting. I will have to take a look at your inventory once I get back in a little more than a month -thanks! MC