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TAPS Alone upon a windswept hill, a single bugler stands A song of solace in his heart, his horn held in his hands Day is done, gone the sun, the mournful notes he blows From the lakes, from the hills, from the sky, the lyric goes You cannot hear it and forget, those for whom it's meant You cannot help but shed a tear for those to whom it's sent The haunting sound that says goodnight, also says goodbye Calling soldiers to their rest, they're safe now, God is nigh

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 12/8/2011 7:10:00 AM
This is fantastic,Bob.Congratulations on your win!
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/8/2011 8:14:00 AM
Thank you Fabiyas
Date: 12/8/2011 4:21:00 AM
Very moving Bob Congratulations on your win x
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/8/2011 8:15:00 AM
Appreciate it Mandy
Date: 12/8/2011 4:15:00 AM
Just love the atmosphere you create in this beautiful, yet sad write Bob!! Congratulations on your win :)
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Date: 12/8/2011 8:15:00 AM
Thanks for your kind comments Wilma
Date: 12/7/2011 9:24:00 PM
Really a great poem Bob
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/7/2011 10:15:00 PM
Thank you Jonas
Date: 12/7/2011 7:21:00 PM
There is no sound like it. Echoing over the hills. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/7/2011 10:16:00 PM
You are right. Goes right to the heart.
Date: 12/7/2011 5:27:00 PM
wow, this one has such a soothing effect. A great atmosphere poem, Bob. Congrats on your top win.
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Date: 12/7/2011 10:16:00 PM
Much appreciated Andrea
Date: 12/7/2011 3:52:00 PM
sadness burns in the thoughts right here, and the bugler speaks in sorrow.....:(
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/7/2011 5:09:00 PM
Right on Don. Indeed he does
Date: 12/7/2011 3:22:00 PM
Butterfield's Lullaby is gives me goosebumps...love the long version of the story behind this amazing song. Congrats again, Bob...super splendid win. Gwendolen
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/7/2011 5:09:00 PM
I know the story and I agree Gwendolen. Thanks for stopping by
Date: 12/7/2011 2:20:00 PM
An excellent write, Bob. Congrats on your win. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment on my poems. It is greatly appreciated. Kim
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/7/2011 2:43:00 PM
And thank you for stopping by Kim
Date: 12/7/2011 12:43:00 PM
Congratulations on your placement in Moses' "Beautiful" contest Bob. Love, Carol
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/7/2011 1:34:00 PM
Thank you Carol
Date: 12/7/2011 12:18:00 PM
Bob congrats on your win, very thoughtfully said, great imagery..David
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/7/2011 1:34:00 PM
Thanks very much David
Date: 12/7/2011 11:59:00 AM
Incredible poem! A powerful emotion emanates throughout the entire poem. Congrats on your well deserved win!
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Bob Quigley
Date: 12/7/2011 1:35:00 PM
Many thanks Daniel. Very much appreciated

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