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Who Do You Think You Are

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE I am a 'good ol' boy' from Georgia Who makes an effort to write poetry I enter contests and sometimes win But if I lose, I try again I have made lots of friends on Poetry Soup Too many to list, or I'd give you the scoop I will tell you a little about who I am If you promise you won't send it to Spam I served my country in an Air Force career Stationed in locations far and near For twenty years I wore the 'blue' Protecting our freedom - that's what we do After retirement I decided to enter A career in the VA Medical Center Caring for Veterans who served as well I heard the stories they had to tell Stories that often paralleled my own Stories of some who were sent back home In a flag draped coffin for all to see This man served his country honorably Now I am old and fully retired But I am safe and also inspired By those who don the uniform Of the fighting man who braves the storm He faces danger that some never see Serving with honor to keep America free I served with pride that will ever remain This is who I think I am 23 August 2018 For the contest sponsored by Caren Krutsinger

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Line Gauthier

Date: 9/28/2018 9:11:00 PM

Love your poem, Curtis. Congrats on your win.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 9/29/2018 6:14:00 AM

Thanks, Line. I haven't forgotten my promise to sponsor a contest. I have been in and out of town over the past two weeks and it isn't slowing down yet. I appreciate your invaluable assistance and will keep up with your blog.

Susan Gentry

Date: 8/30/2018 6:44:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Glad to know a little bit more about a man I truly respect and call friend. This is an outline of your life that is well-written and well-stated. Thank you so much for your service. God bless to you and yours.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 9/2/2018 6:15:00 PM

Susan, you are always so kind and considerate in your approach to comments on my work. I appreciate that characteristic in you. Thanks for caring and for your open honesty.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/29/2018 9:19:00 AM

Well expressed, glad to make your aquantince. Congrats on your win.

Curtis Moorman
Date: 8/29/2018 10:49:00 AM

Richard, I appreciate your support and your comment. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance as well. I am pleased that my entry was chosen.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/28/2018 4:47:00 PM

Curtis, I read this to my family. There wasn't a dry eye in the house... And, yes, we sing the Star-Spangled Banner proudly too. It's a pleasure to be associated with you through the Soup. Congrats on your win in the contest. Best always, Gershon

Curtis Moorman
Date: 8/29/2018 10:43:00 AM

Thanks, Gershon, for the comment and for your loyalty to our Flag. If you are interested, I have a poem on Soup entitled 'Our Flag' if you wish to read it.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/27/2018 1:22:00 PM

Such a pleasure to 'meet you' Curtis, you are an inspiration to me, many congrats on your win :-) hugs jan xx

Curtis Moorman
Date: 8/27/2018 3:04:00 PM

Thank you so much, Jan. You are an inspiration to me. I cherish our "Soup" friendship and consider a pleasure to have 'met' you too!

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 8/27/2018 12:57:00 PM

Wonderful poem, you're a wonderful person! Thank you for wearing the blue! I actually referenced the Blue Beret in a poem recently, thus extra thrilled to read yours on the winners list today Curtis. Congratulations! xomo

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 8/27/2018 7:57:00 PM

You're sweet! Thank you :) my poem in question is my entry in the country tis of thee contest, "National Cred", I doubt it's what the sponsor is looking for but it's where my muse went with the prompt. Good luck tomorrow!

Curtis Moorman
Date: 8/27/2018 3:03:00 PM

Thanks, Mo! I'll be sure and read the poem you referenced. I served for a total of 43 years between the Air Force and the Veterans Administration. Tomorrow, I will be sponsoring a program at the VA called Welcome Home. A program designed to help Vets suffering from combat fatigue deal with every day issues in a safe environment. Vets are special to me! And so are my dear friends like you on Soup.

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/23/2018 9:49:00 AM

Excellent Curtis. Thank you for your service. Good luck in the contest :)

Curtis Moorman
Date: 8/23/2018 11:10:00 AM

Thank you Heidi, on both counts! I enjoyed my years of service and now my years of retirement.