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Sacrifice

Freedom is never given away, or bought with a few pieces of green. It’s only earned through strife and struggle, in those places most have never seen. Freedom always calls for sacrifice, and the burden will never be small. Some who have chosen to join the fight, have been asked to sacrifice their all. They have placed themselves upon the line, and proudly add their name to the tome. To defend our rights with their last breath, so freedom’s bell may ring clear back home. Let me raise my pen to write your praise, thank you for the gift of freedom you bring. May God hold you through eternity, of your sacrifice the angels will sing.

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Date: 8/22/2023 1:26:00 AM
This is incredibly done; I am sure my daughter who was in the Air Force would love this one, and so do I.
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 8/22/2023 9:10:00 AM
Thank you, Caren, and thank your daughter, for me, for her service.
Date: 8/20/2023 11:31:00 AM
Really enjoyed this poem Jerry. I especially loved the last stanza. So well written and thought provoking. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you.
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 8/20/2023 2:41:00 PM
Thank you, Christina, for your great words of encouragement. Have a blessed day.
Date: 8/20/2023 11:18:00 AM
This is a great ode to those who stick their necks out. Even for those who fight for free speech, etc. We're lucky to have this site.
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 8/20/2023 2:33:00 PM
So true, David. Anyone trying to make a difference for us all. Thanks for reading my friend.
Date: 8/18/2023 11:41:00 PM
beautiful penning, liberty is my favorite word too, thanks for sharing yann
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Jerry Brotherton
Date: 8/19/2023 2:19:00 PM
I appreciate your words Yann. Too many people seem to take it for granted nowadays. Have a wonderful day my friend.

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