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A Soldiers Oath

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Soldier on my brave friend one loyalty to bear it is to this we owe our stock and for fortune duly share When dark hours invade our hearts with no plan for our escape we will tighten ranks and challenge fear for the future is ours to shape Together if we face the brink of never turning back may all see one set of prints left showing from our tracks To that end what will has forged we'll finish you and I together as one to see it through such loyalty never dies. Loyalty Contest-Sponsored by Broken Wings 04/20/2016

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Robert J Moore

Date: 2/25/2017 5:11:00 PM

Great write Charlie, bravery and camaraderie combined, and the one set of tracks, heading toward the foe shows the steadfastness of the soldier, I have tried to put these feelings in my poems, "Gallipoli", "A British Soldier at Balaclava", and "They Came Home Today", I hope I have succeeded as well as you.

Charlie Smith
Date: 2/25/2017 8:48:00 PM

You are too modest Bob, I'm becoming a big fan, keep um coming...

Skat A

Date: 6/21/2016 1:11:00 AM

CHARLIE, CONGRATS on your Loyalty win. SKAT

Charlie Smith
Date: 6/21/2016 7:54:00 AM

Thank you Skat A...

Pashang Salehi

Date: 6/5/2016 10:22:00 PM

Great work....

Charlie Smith
Date: 6/8/2016 9:36:00 AM

Sorry for the typo Pashang...

Pashang Salehi
Date: 6/7/2016 1:18:00 AM

Thank you Charlie, but my name is Pashang

Charlie Smith
Date: 6/6/2016 6:14:00 AM

Thank you Pashana...

Joyce Johnson

Date: 5/28/2016 9:32:00 PM

Well done Charlie. Should be a winner. Thank you for your kind comments. Love, Joyce

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/28/2016 10:35:00 PM

Thank you Joyce...

Bl Devnath

Date: 5/13/2016 2:51:00 PM

A very nice poem my lovely friend. Loved always, bl

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/13/2016 3:05:00 PM

Thanks again BL...

Funom Makama

Date: 5/5/2016 1:11:00 PM

This is is fine piece with soul-reaching quality. I love this so much

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/5/2016 8:32:00 PM

Thank You Funom...

Sandra Haight

Date: 5/2/2016 6:57:00 PM

Hi Charlie, back to congratulate you on your fine placement in the contest! Sandra

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/2/2016 7:07:00 PM

You're so kind Sandra, thank you very much...

Eve Roper

Date: 4/28/2016 10:42:00 PM

This is a great write, Charlie. I love the topic you have written about since I have 3 men that were in the service and one a prison guard worried all the time a 7 and good luck in the contest. hugs eve

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/29/2016 6:09:00 AM

You must be very proud of your men Eve, as you should be. Thanks for the encouragement and visit, I always appreciate your notes...Charlie

Manmath Dalei

Date: 4/27/2016 10:44:00 PM

It is a great write. Such loyalty never dies...........cent % right. Lovely thought & well penned. Super 7 from me. best wishes for the contest.........hugs

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/27/2016 10:55:00 PM

Manmath, I'm so pleased you took some time to read my poem and reply and I am very thankful for your encouragement. Thank you, Charlie...

Robert Lindley

Date: 4/27/2016 9:31:00 PM

My friend, how I wish I could write like that. This is without any doubt a true gem, adding to my fav list and thanks...

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/27/2016 9:39:00 PM

You are to kind Robert, thank you for the visit and compliment...

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/24/2016 4:16:00 PM

what would we do without our steadfast, devoted warriors?.. splendid, charlie..huggs

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/24/2016 5:49:00 PM

Not enjoying the freedoms we have increasingly taken for granted, I fear, Nette...Thank you for the visit, Charlie

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/23/2016 1:53:00 PM

- Loyalty of the best quality - A wonderful poem, Charlie - Luck in contest (... a win poem !) - hugs // Sun :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 4/23/2016 2:05:00 PM

- Thank you :)

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/23/2016 2:01:00 PM

Thank you for your warm response, Sunshine Smile. I love your pen name. It makes me happy...

Lin Lane

Date: 4/23/2016 9:46:00 AM

This portrayal of loyalty is a good example of how to live our lives, whether as a soldier, marriage mate, or in friendship. The quality of your character AND your poetic artistry is shining in this write, Charlie.

Lin Lane
Date: 4/23/2016 10:17:00 AM

I do and hold them dear. You're most welcome, Charlie.

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/23/2016 10:13:00 AM

You know my thoughts Lin, thank you so much...

Carrie Richards

Date: 4/22/2016 3:52:00 PM

Oh, this is wonderful, Charlie. Comrades, through and through, a soldier must be. Depending and trusting each other, side by side. Like others, I have a grandson serving his country, just this morning received photos of him, with his fellow soldiers on maneuvers. My eyes swelled with tears, and concern, but also with pride. You wrote a perfect poem for the contest!

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/22/2016 7:25:00 PM

Thank you Carrie. If I can write something that's meaningful to others, I've won my prize. You should be proud of your grandson as he will be proud to have served...Charlie

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/21/2016 2:31:00 PM

A most powerful write about loyalty, Charlie. I wish you all the best for the contest. Sandra

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/21/2016 3:02:00 PM

Thank you Sandra..

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 4/21/2016 2:16:00 PM

Charlie, this one touched me tremendously as my older son is a soldier and leaving for Afghanistan soon. Thank you for this very moving tribute to all these courageous men and women. Warmest regards. Pandita

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/21/2016 2:23:00 PM

You are so kind, thank you and thank your son for his service. Peace be with you, Charlie

Walter T. Ashe

Date: 4/20/2016 7:27:00 PM

"one loyalty to bear"...that truly is a soldier's oath! All soldiers past and present would take this poem to heart! This one does!

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/20/2016 7:52:00 PM

I suppose it's more meaningful if you've shared the experience, it shouldn't be but I'm sure it is. Consider this a thank you...

Arthur Vaso

Date: 4/20/2016 7:08:00 PM

I have to say Charlie, this is already a classic! This is up there with flounders field in my opinion, a truly great, well written poem! I could even say I am jealous that its so good! Cheers!

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/20/2016 7:18:00 PM

I don't know what to say but thank you Arthur. You are too kind...