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Armed infantrymen cross alien dust
Braving perils posed in on the lands
Courageous hearts, for the sake of freedom
Defend our rights with preen and pain
Enduring duty tours after duty tours
Fight for the nation, never questioning
Grateful we are to all those brave-hearts
Humbly we thank what they deserve
In deference to sere self-sacrifice
Just cause resounds in their battle cries
Kneel we ought to say a prayer for them
Let love be conferred on them who are there
Miles and miles they march thro’ stride and strife
Never mind night or day, risking limb and life
Offer our thanks on this blessed day
Pray and bow down heads to God
Quietly render words of respect and reverence
Reveling in their daring deeds
See how snowflakes sit on the window sill
Twinkling stars dole out good grace
Unequaled peers, each of them
Venting emotions through cheers or tears
Wish we ought to, for these martyrs
Xenocrysts set and carved in stones
Yet their memories will return
Zeal echoes in each and every house.

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August 18, 2014
Form Abecedarian
First Place Win
Contest: Abecedarian by Shadow

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 9/10/2014 12:54:00 AM
Congratulations Ram very well written ...Seren
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Date: 9/9/2014 8:42:00 PM
Congrats on a great win Dr Ram
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Date: 9/9/2014 2:21:00 PM
Dr Ram, this is a nice example of an abecedarian poem. Amazingly done. Love Linda
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Date: 9/8/2014 8:28:00 PM
Congratulations, Dr. Ram, a first place entry indeed. My favorite line: "Fight for the nation, never questioning". Thank you for honoring our soldiers/sailors/patriots.
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Date: 9/8/2014 1:05:00 PM
I was not surprised to see you wrote this Ram it had you stamped all over it a chilling reminder of war beautifully served up in this difficult form superb congrats on 1st place ty for your support hugs
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Date: 9/8/2014 11:15:00 AM
Good subject matter, Dr. Ram. Congratulations on a win with this hard form! Cheers, Roy
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Date: 9/8/2014 6:10:00 AM
Congratulations on a deserved win DR. The topic gives this Abecedarian added value, and so does the message that comes with it. // paul
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Date: 9/8/2014 12:03:00 AM
Wonderful and intriguing piece,great poet..Congrats on your 1st place win in this contest...
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Date: 9/7/2014 8:23:00 PM
Sigh ... war and the memory of wAR...Congrad's on your win, proud to share the spot with you. Light & Love
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Date: 9/7/2014 4:24:00 PM
Yes indeed. we need to thank those who came before. congratulations on your win.
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Date: 9/7/2014 3:49:00 PM
Beautiful write for a beautiful win! Congratulations, Dr. Ram! Pandita
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Date: 9/7/2014 2:04:00 PM
Congratulations Dr. Mehta on this beautiful tribute to those who risk their lives for us in this excellent Abecedarian poem.
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Date: 9/7/2014 1:54:00 PM
Dropping back with my congratulations Dr Mehta:-) Hugs Jan xxx
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Date: 8/22/2014 1:45:00 AM
Nicely done. these are so difficult to do!!
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Date: 8/20/2014 8:33:00 AM
Well penned Dr Ram...great work
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Date: 8/19/2014 7:31:00 PM
Wow you made the near impossible seem so easy...great flow
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Date: 8/19/2014 9:40:00 AM
Great tribute to brave heroes Dr Ram ! Good luck !
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Date: 8/19/2014 9:38:00 AM
Wonderful tribute Dr Mehta Good luck in the contest I am sure this will do very well for you:-) Hugs jan xxx
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