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Gone a Soldier

January, beckons the army February, joining the infantry March, with a bride in church April, young wife looking frail May, new life well on the way June, whistling a fatherly tune July, days passing rapidly by August, feeling down and lost September, a marching order October, consumed by his fear November, home now a cadaver December, darkest time of year.

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Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 8/24/2008 6:22:00 AM

Well thought out and written, Wilfredo. Joys and adversities of a year in this soldier's life. Touching, for the life of a soldier is not as a pawn on a chessboard. Gratitude goes out to all these souls, for they have chosen a selfless duty. Love how this piece is written...like a diary. The last two lines impact the others. Heartwrenchiing for the ones who will be without this soul. War and politics, in both we wish for the best. Both are a tough row to hoe. God bless you and yours..Mikki

Farah Chamma

Date: 7/17/2008 1:49:00 PM

A great write Fred... Thank you for sharing..I hope all is well young once :) TYOne, Farah

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 7/14/2008 10:21:00 PM

We all hear of this kind of tale. Done in a unique way using all of the months on the calendar. Excellent. God Bless Phyl

Sharon Winter

Date: 7/14/2008 7:09:00 AM

Gosh Fred, this was powerful. Extremely upsetting, but point well made. Clever and creative use of the months of the year in your poem. Depressing in its truth. Well done. Love, Shar

Michael Jordan

Date: 7/14/2008 3:30:00 AM

I liked the way you laid out the poems by the months - I have a son in Iraq - I sure hope he comes home unharmed - blessings to you always