Safe At Home With God

*Dedicated to Marine Lance Corporal Mike Williams of Phoenix, AZ.
Who died at Nazaryah, Iraq  March, 23, 2003


SAFE AT HOME WITH GOD

No more the Clarion call of battle for me
I am safe at home at last
I do not hear the exploding bombs
Or the bullets whizzing past

No more sounds of flashing guns,
No more missiles streaming by
Or hearing the screams of Mother’s sons
As they prepare to die

I am safe at home with God, mom
It’s where I want to be
I heard the flutter of angel’s wings
And a soft voice calling me
“It’s time for you to come home, son
God’s love has set you free!”

I’m safe at home with God, mom
No more pain and fear
And no matter where you are
You’ll always feel me near
Now you can be at peace, mom
Because you know I’m here

So do not weep for me
And keep your faith steadfast
Know that I am happy now
For I’m At Home with God at last!


Copyright © 2003 Beatrice Boyle
(All rights reserved)

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 7/18/2011 5:09:00 AM
so peaceful, beatrice.. could i ask a favor.. kindly comment on my latest poem called " chapter seven.".. i'm getting sytem errors for hours and would just want to know if there is a server prom here.. thanks loads!..:) huggs, nette
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Date: 7/14/2011 9:50:00 PM
, Congratulations on your contest entry! Thank you for entering your dedicated poem in my contest and also for supporting my contest. Have yourself a great and wonderful night. Sorry for the late congrats,..p.d
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Date: 7/13/2011 12:37:00 PM
congrats on your fine win, beatrice.. greeat stuff! .. i missed this contest by a few hours! :) huggs!
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Beatrice Boyle
Date: 7/13/2011 12:59:00 PM
Thank you nettie...I'm sure your's would have been a winner also! Bea
Date: 7/13/2011 12:08:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Beatrice. Nice going. Ralph
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Beatrice Boyle
Date: 7/13/2011 1:14:00 PM
Thank you Ralph...congrats on your entry as well. Bea
Date: 7/13/2011 10:50:00 AM
Congratulations Beatrice for your win in the contest "best dedication poem" sponsored by P.D. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/13/2011 1:13:00 PM
Thanks Carol, this one was a labor of love for me...he was the first Marine from Az to be lost in the war and had just been engaged before he left. Truly a tragedy! Bea
Date: 7/13/2011 10:27:00 AM
Great memorial and dedication ms Bea..Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 7/13/2011 8:37:00 AM
Congrats Beatrice on your exciting win in the contest with this sensitive and inspirational entry luv..
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Beatrice Boyle
Date: 7/13/2011 1:10:00 PM
Thanks love...loved your entry as well. A pean for parents indeed! love, Bea
Date: 7/13/2011 4:15:00 AM
My congratulations on this win in the contest of p.d., Beatrice
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Beatrice Boyle
Date: 7/13/2011 12:58:00 PM
Thank you so much for your comment. I enjoyed your entry as well. Bea
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