Sentry

Sentry sits alone,
Amid fallen heroes graves.
He was their symbol.

Quietly he sits.
It is fitting he keep watch.
For they gave their all.

                               Judy Ball










For Bald Eagle In Cemetery Contest by Carolyn Devonshire

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/28/2011 12:52:00 AM

I see you have yourself a winner here... and yes a very delighted win, thank you for all your comments,..p.d.

Judy Ball
Date: 8/28/2011 7:45:00 AM

Thanks so much. God Bless, JB

Judy Ball

Date: 8/13/2011 8:05:00 AM

Thanks so much Lainie. It's nice to hear from you again. Been a long time. God Bless, JB

Elaine George

Date: 8/13/2011 7:41:00 AM

Many congrats on your SUPER WIN, dear Judy. Lainie

Judy Ball
Date: 8/13/2011 8:07:00 AM

Oooops!! I did it again. Tried to reply to yoour comment and put it in the wrong spot and now it looks like I commented on my own poem. Thanks binches my friend for stopping by. Nice to hear from you again. God Bless, JB

Kash Poet

Date: 8/11/2011 9:14:00 PM

Congrats Judy on your win...enjoyed your Senryu.

Judy Ball
Date: 8/11/2011 10:02:00 PM

Thannks so much my friend. Glad you enjoyed it. God Bless, JB

Wilma Neels

Date: 8/11/2011 4:06:00 PM

A real beauty Judy, congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest :) I especially love your second senryu, love Wilma

Judy Ball
Date: 8/11/2011 7:37:00 PM

Thanks bunches my friend. Glad you enjoyed it. God Bless, JB

David Williams

Date: 8/11/2011 2:04:00 PM

hey Judy, congrats on your win, David

Judy Ball
Date: 8/11/2011 2:27:00 PM

Thanks so much David. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Jack Horne

Date: 8/11/2011 1:33:00 PM

Many conrats to you, Judy : )

Judy Ball
Date: 8/11/2011 2:31:00 PM

Thanks so much Jack glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/11/2011 1:27:00 PM

Congrats on your win in Carolyn's contest..Very impressive work on the theme..Thanks for stopping by, reading and leaving the kind review..Sara

Joyce Johnson

Date: 8/11/2011 12:34:00 PM

Very nice Judy. Congratulations and thank you for your comments. I have been having trouble getting on site. Love, Joyce

Judy Ball
Date: 8/11/2011 1:10:00 PM

Thank you so much Joyce for your kind words. I understand your problem getting on site. This site crashes a lot. God Bless, JB

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 8/11/2011 9:30:00 AM

Congratulations on the win in the contest of carolyn,Judy

Judy Ball
Date: 8/11/2011 12:28:00 PM

Thank you so much my friend. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

John Freeman

Date: 8/11/2011 7:59:00 AM

Judy, a worthy poem for Carolyn's contest. Agape, Moses

Judy Ball
Date: 8/11/2011 12:35:00 PM

Thank you my friend. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Judy Ball
Date: 8/11/2011 12:31:00 PM

Thank you so much my friend. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 8/11/2011 7:25:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win in Carolyn's contest Judy. Love,Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 8/10/2011 4:04:00 PM

Congrats Judy luv on your wonderful win in the contest on the eagle luv..

Judy Ball
Date: 8/10/2011 4:37:00 PM

Thanks so much Lind. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/10/2011 3:58:00 PM

Indeed, the soldiers did give "their all," Judy. Well done! Congratulations on your win in the Bald Eagle in the Cemetery contest! I judged blindly and there were many great entries, so you should feel proud. Love, Carolyn

Judy Ball
Date: 8/10/2011 4:40:00 PM

Thanks so much Carolyn. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Matthew Anish

Date: 8/10/2011 2:52:00 PM

Nice patriotic tribute here! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Judy Ball
Date: 8/10/2011 4:44:00 PM

Thanks so much Matt. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 8/10/2011 10:39:00 AM

Deep and meaningful take, Judy