Soldiers

SOLDIERS S ome nameless, faceless fighter forgotten on the front. O nly those who love him share his fear. L eaning on his rifle, he stands his lonely guard. D etermined not to let them see a tear. I magine how alone he feels inside. E xpendable to most of that he's sure. R emember how he stood so filled with pride. S aluting as he smiled and waved goodbye. Judy Ball We send our girls and boys off to fight in some foreign land. We tell them how proud we are of them. They are filled with pride in God and country and in us and themselves because they are doing a good thing. Then they get over there and the staark reality of it all hits them like a sledge hammer. We have to do our part by letting them know we haven't forgotten them or how much they are sacrificing for us.

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Jack Horne

Date: 7/23/2011 3:19:00 PM

Lovely tribute to our heroes, Judy

Judy Ball
Date: 7/28/2011 1:02:00 AM

Thanks so much Jack. It's important not to forget them. They think about us every day. Glad you like it. God Bless, JB

Amanda Moore

Date: 7/15/2011 3:14:00 PM

This is beautiful a great tribute to those that serve and their families.

Judy Ball
Date: 7/15/2011 4:14:00 PM

Thank you so much my friend for stopping by and for the great review. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

James Fraser

Date: 7/14/2011 3:26:00 PM

Terrific salute Judy to these brave soldiers who protect for the right reasons. I so like your poetry. May I say many thanks for your always kind words :)

Judy Ball
Date: 7/14/2011 4:45:00 PM

Thank you so much James for stopping by and for such kind words. God Bless, JB

Anthony O. Mitchell Jr.

Date: 7/13/2011 10:01:00 AM

Great point! A touching write here. I agree 1,000 %. They have to deal with that P.T.S.D. as well. Great topic.

Judy Ball
Date: 7/13/2011 11:04:00 AM

Thank you so much my friend. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/13/2011 8:18:00 AM

yes, this is so gut-wrenching , judy... a searing write that touches my soul; beautiful! :) hugggs, nette

Judy Ball
Date: 7/13/2011 9:47:00 AM

Thank you so much Nette. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Juanita Warden

Date: 7/12/2011 9:38:00 PM

Oh Judy, How GREAT this is...Absolutely love it Very moving. My grandson is in Iraq now. Please pray for him...

Judy Ball
Date: 7/12/2011 10:51:00 PM

Thank you so much Juanita. I will pray for your grandson tonight and for all the others too. God Bless, JB

Nancy Jones

Date: 7/12/2011 7:35:00 PM

Very moving. I love your use of alliteration in this one.

Judy Ball
Date: 7/12/2011 7:36:00 PM

Thank you so much Nancy. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB