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The Nameless

In Arlington's tomb we tenderly keep, Unknown soldiers in eternal sleep... They fought and died for this great land, Now God is holding them in his hand.. All Americans with precious faces, Strong boys and men of different races.. They died without their family name, Unknown, no-one to make their claim.... Did their mothers proudly hold them tight? And fathers teach them wrong from right? We often come to place a wreath, In honor of the men who lie beneath.... We come to mourn and beat the drum, We call their names... we call Freedom.... . For the Name contest..

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Date: 8/5/2010 9:32:00 PM
My LOVE Barbara, A Very Honorable POEM For OUR Unknown Heros Superb Write I Bow To Honor YOU as YOU Have Honored "The Unknown Soldiers" Congratulations on a Great Winner I LOVE YOU ALWAYS...HG
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Date: 8/4/2010 12:51:00 PM
congratulations on your win with this marvelous take on the contest. Love, Joyce
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Date: 8/4/2010 11:02:00 AM
Congratulations Barbara on your win in Constance~A Rambling Poet's~ contest "Even A Name Can Be Poetry'. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/3/2010 9:02:00 PM
Congrats BG on your first place win in Constance's contest ..with these wonderful words and amazing presence .. its an honor to share the top spot with u .. enjoy your great win tonight.. with luv..
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Date: 8/3/2010 8:54:00 PM
Beautiful patriotic verse Barbara! Congrats on you first place win in Constance's contest!
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Date: 8/3/2010 8:38:00 PM
Congratulations, Barbara, on first place in my contest~ Even A Name Can Be Poetry~ when I read this poem I was truly moved to tears ~ absolutely excellent ~ the emotions it brings to the reader is breathtaking ~~ could you please send me your mailing address so I can forward your Certificate of Achievement in Poetry~~ Constance
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Date: 7/31/2010 7:44:00 AM
Beautifully done Barbara. a frighteningly real write. ..........."We call their names...we call freedom." God bless them all forever....and yourself for calling them to mind.
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Date: 7/30/2010 4:31:00 PM
This is quite a unique way to write on the Name. enjoyed it, Barbara
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Date: 7/30/2010 9:49:00 AM
This beautiful tribute stands out beyond the rest of the name poems..... what a great write, and a wonderful choice you made. :) Brilliant!
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Date: 7/30/2010 7:14:00 AM
Wow! I love this, stunningly unique write for the contest.. All the best - Wilma
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