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Youth Poured Out

In all times there will be young who die. There are too many people to list. Those left behind alway wonder why. In our great sadness we shake our fist. It's not fair they are taken away. There are too many people to list. With war there's always a price to pay. We sacrifice our young at that cross. It's not fair they are taken away. In the end is it worth all that loss? Causes written down in history. We sacrifice our young at that cross. Winners or losers there's misery. In the end we must all pay our share. Causes written down in history. It's not a matter that we don't care. in all times there are young who die. In the end we must all pay our share. Those left behind always wonder why. I dedicate this poem to my friend Timothy Hicks. He has recently lost a close friend to war. Debbie's Dying Young Contest Poem written May 14th, 2013

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Date: 4/18/2020 2:14:00 PM
wow, I did not think I could easily find one of yours I have not read, but way back in 2013 I think there can be some poems of yours I have not seen. Such as THIS gem. I see it won a congrats, so this is a very belated congrats! I recall doing a terzanelle on this same topic I think!! Maybe it was a contest I had entered too!!
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Date: 4/18/2020 2:14:00 PM
the captchat said DAT. And Dat's dat!
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Date: 6/2/2013 6:41:00 PM
Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/5/2013 6:06:00 PM
Thanks Debbie
Date: 6/1/2013 5:35:00 PM
Emotive and expressive work that you have penned in this winning work..It is sad to see our young men and women die serving in the military..Congrats on your win..Sara
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/5/2013 6:07:00 PM
I feel the same way Sarah
Date: 6/1/2013 3:39:00 AM
hi and congrats Richard, well done xx
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 6/1/2013 8:22:00 AM
Thanks Mandy
Date: 5/31/2013 8:09:00 PM
Richard, excellent advice, good strong form and sad tone of loss. My condolences to your friend. Congratulations on your win.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/31/2013 8:16:00 PM
Thanks Sheri
Date: 5/31/2013 10:20:00 AM
Very heartfelt like the first read. And I am glad to see it on the list. Many Congrats to you on your well deserved win Richard. AO
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/31/2013 8:17:00 PM
Thanks A.O
Date: 5/31/2013 9:28:00 AM
A wonderful dedication, and heart moving poem, yet it doesn't take away the depth and sadness of anyone who dies too young, which is always a tragedy, and so hard for us to grasp and understand how it could happen and why.A very touching poem, Richard.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/31/2013 8:17:00 PM
Thanks Carrie
Date: 5/31/2013 8:08:00 AM
Such a noble and heart-wrenching write, Richard - one I think we all can relate to. Congratulations on your win :)
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/31/2013 8:18:00 PM
Thanks so much Heather.
Date: 5/16/2013 3:10:00 PM
My heart howls with pain and anger for the poor young dreamers who beleave in their own death because they have been lied to. I pray for peace and I do it often. Let the liars and war profiteers be proud of their black hearts. My thoughts of peace and love to Mr.Hicks Thank You Richard.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2013 5:17:00 PM
I am with you on this one, the old and bloated send the young to war to pay the price for their massive egos or for the associated financial rewards. Very little is moral accept the morals of the idealistic youth who wish to make a difference.
Date: 5/15/2013 10:07:00 PM
I'm happy you have a faith I will find someone! Like I said previously I am in no rush... for now I will just imagine it through the outlet of writing.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2013 5:19:00 PM
I have no doubt my friend. Women love men who can communicate their feelings. You will be a blessing for your future bride Tim.
Date: 5/15/2013 9:33:00 PM
Very kind Richard....for a kind young man...
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/16/2013 5:18:00 PM
Thanks Donna
Date: 5/15/2013 6:59:00 PM
This is a very moving poem and that "we sacrifice our young at that cross" makes it even more powerful. My heart goes out to Timothy, so sad.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/15/2013 7:14:00 PM
Mine as well, thanks so much Karen.
Date: 5/15/2013 12:27:00 PM
Beautiful poem. So sad all those who go before their time...
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/15/2013 7:14:00 PM
Thanks Caleah
Date: 5/15/2013 12:04:00 PM
A heartfelt write. I love it all to the dedication line. One of my favorites. RESPECT. AO
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/15/2013 7:13:00 PM
I am honored A.O
Date: 5/15/2013 6:00:00 AM
How kind and thoughtful of you to dedicate this to Timothy! It is always hard to lose someone you love at a tender age. Great write
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/15/2013 6:20:00 AM
Thanks Eileen, I have been fortunate to never lose someone in this way. I know you have and I feel for you.
Date: 5/14/2013 12:28:00 PM
another masterpiece.hope all is well with you these days.take care
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/15/2013 6:21:00 AM
They have been better, I walked away from my job yesterday.
Date: 5/14/2013 9:16:00 AM
Richard... I am touched you were thinking of me when you wrote this. I'm still in the "wondering why phase", sad to say. But I guess it's natural and there's a time for everything... you're always thinking of others and that's why I admire you so much.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/14/2013 9:39:00 AM
I have never lost a friend to war yet each time I hear of a young person who is lost I feel a piece of my heart has been taken away. Thanks for commenting Tim.
Date: 5/14/2013 8:43:00 AM
What a wonderful tribute to the men (and woman) dedicated to keeping justice in this world often at the cost of their lives. Both a tragedy and a truth of humanity who fight for their beliefs and country.
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Richard Lamoureux
Date: 5/14/2013 8:54:00 AM
Thanks Kim

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