The Fallen

We did it for you
gave away our tomorrows
so you have today,
the need to tell the story
so more than memories live.

© Harry J Horsman  2013
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Thirtyseven Avatar
December 27, 2013 at 4:00 PM
Beautiful Tanka.
Andresen Avatar
December 24, 2013 at 3:46 AM
- Happy Christmas, Harry ! - Have a great time with family and good friends! - Santa Claus huggs from // Anne-Lise :)
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December 24, 2013 at 2:06 AM
Harry, Dropping by with SMILES and CHRISTMAS CHEERS. Thank You for making this a great year for ALL OF US. --- May magic fill your days and all your dreams come true this holiday season. MERRY CHRISTMAS <3 Love Linda -The Sweetest Poet Destroyer
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December 23, 2013 at 3:00 AM
Each and every word of this sweet Poem is a Gem my friend dedicated by you for those, who sacrifice their time and life and everything, so that we may enjoy the gift of freedom in the form of these moments. Great write my friend which goes in my fav. list. Hope you are keeping fine my friend. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2014. Love and best wishes always....Ravindra k Kapoor
Jones Avatar
December 22, 2013 at 10:27 PM
OK...I'm teary and proud..to feel I know you Harry...nice one!
Poet Avatar
December 21, 2013 at 8:01 PM
A heartfelt tanka here Harry. beautiful tribute to those veterans.
May Avatar
December 20, 2013 at 10:10 PM
a heartfelt write Harry...A tribute to all veterans...best wishes
Dietrich Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 12:58 AM
Good one as they would have us told!!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 13, 2013 at 1:54 AM
Beautiful xx
Mehta Avatar
December 12, 2013 at 10:22 PM
Nice heartfelt tribute to the departed, harry
Manassian Avatar
December 12, 2013 at 5:00 PM
This is superb, Harry. You are so eloquent in this form....What a wonderful dedication to those who give their lives to protect freedom. Great to read your work again. Hugs
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December 12, 2013 at 4:57 PM
- Beautifully said, Harry ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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