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Soldier Father

One last present A mother and a daughter Christmas day A soldier for a father She loves him She loved him She wishes he was there But she understands He's off marching somewhere But this day was a day That would darken her days Her mothers gift turned her skys grey She pulled it from a drawer From daddy read the tag A triangle box That held a folded flag Make a special prayer this Christmas day For all of our soldiers who are home or away

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 12/25/2009 10:31:00 PM
Heartwrenching write, Micah, brought tears to my eyes. How many mothers and wives have shed such tears! Great quatrain! Thanks for sharing and happy Holidays, Caroline.
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Date: 12/25/2009 4:52:00 AM
Thanks Micah! a very real sentiment! jimbo
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Date: 12/25/2009 4:08:00 AM
Can't agree more God be with the soldier's. Thanks for the remonder.
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Date: 12/25/2009 3:29:00 AM
As I read this one my heart opened and my prayers went up to heaven. Keep the magical pen flowing. Sara
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