My Soldier Son

He is a soldier through and through
Serving our country abroad unselfishly
He is brave but not without caution of view
He must be strong yet very leary

Serving our country abroad unselfishly
Aware of enemies unforeseen by him
He must be strong yet very leary
They hide among his surroundings of dim

Aware of enemies unforeseen by him
He moves with stealth to help protect you
They hide among his surroundings of dim
He walks perimeters with focused fear of few

He moves with stealth to help protect you
They watch with harmful, cruel intentions
He walks perimeters with focused fear of few
They'll pounce with chance of intervention

They watch with harmful, cruel intentions
He is brave but not without caution of view
They'll pounce with chance of intervention
He is a soldier through and through

Maggie Mae McAfee

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 12/14/2010 12:30:00 AM
Many congrats Maggie on winning coveted spot in Paulas Pantoum contest with this beautiful write. Luv/best wishes........Hitendra Mehta
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Date: 12/13/2010 11:22:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Maggie in Paula's Pantoum contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/13/2010 4:53:00 AM
I feel your pride in this soldier all throughout this beautiful tribute to those who put their lives at risk to protect us, to serve our country. How often we forget what they face each day. Thank you for writing this tribute to your soldier son. Please thank this soldier also. Congratulations on your win in the pantoum contest.
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Date: 12/12/2010 11:50:00 AM
Congratulations on your 5th Place win in the contest, Maggie! God bless your family this holy season, especially your dear son! Love, Audrey
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Date: 12/12/2010 11:49:00 AM
Congratulations on your 5th Place win in the contest, Maggie! God bless your family this holy season, especially your dear son! Love, Audrey
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Date: 12/12/2010 11:43:00 AM
Congratulation on your win in the contest..Sara
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Date: 12/12/2010 8:28:00 AM
You have good reason to be proud of your son, Maggie, and we are all grateful for the hardships our soldiers endure. Congratulations on your win! Best wishes for the holidays, Carolyn
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Date: 12/12/2010 7:20:00 AM
Congrats Maggie on your winning poem in Paula's Pantoum contest with this wonderful write and win.. enjoy your top ten victory with luv..
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Date: 12/12/2010 6:33:00 AM
Hard to be a mother and hard to be a son and a good man. I wish you all the light you need. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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Date: 12/12/2010 5:47:00 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved nwin in the contest of Paula, Maggie
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