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For Our Veterans

November 2, 2011
By Mortimer-Micheals-Jacob-Joyce GOLD, Edgar, Wisconsin
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;And when I&#039;m gone, just carry on, don&#039;t mourn<br /> Rejoice every time you hear the sound of my voice<br /> Just know that I&#039;m looking down on you smiling<br /> And I didn&#039;t feel a thing, So baby don&#039;t feel my pain<br /> Just smile back&quot;-Eminem

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They gave it, their all for us
So we can still say this and thus
About what we deserve
But we didn’t serve
Like when they fought and died for us

© Elizabeth B., Wichita Falls, TX

The author's comments:
With Veterans day approaching, I decided I should submit this one. Not that good, I think, but at least it is something for the vet who are alive- unlike my grandfather. Hopefully it will get accepted in time.
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Mortimer-Micheals-Jacob-Joyce GOLD said...
on Dec. 2 2011 at 5:08 pm
Mortimer-Micheals-Jacob-Joyce GOLD, Edgar, Wisconsin
12 articles 0 photos 185 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;And when I&#039;m gone, just carry on, don&#039;t mourn<br /> Rejoice every time you hear the sound of my voice<br /> Just know that I&#039;m looking down on you smiling<br /> And I didn&#039;t feel a thing, So baby don&#039;t feel my pain<br /> Just smile back&quot;-Eminem

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Thank you. :)  Almost to 500 views!
sunshine7223 SILVER said...
on Dec. 2 2011 at 5:01 pm
sunshine7223 SILVER, Holdenville, Oklahoma
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Afterall, a loose screw doesn&#039;t want to need, and a hammer doesn&#039;t want to be needed.&quot; -Me<br /> <br /> &quot;Those who observe with their eyes closed and mouths open, are usually not as wise as those who allow their minds to wander freely.&quot; -Me

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This is so very true! Awesome job Flavius! ((:
Mortimer-Micheals-Jacob-Joyce GOLD said...
on Dec. 2 2011 at 5:00 pm
Mortimer-Micheals-Jacob-Joyce GOLD, Edgar, Wisconsin
12 articles 0 photos 185 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;And when I&#039;m gone, just carry on, don&#039;t mourn<br /> Rejoice every time you hear the sound of my voice<br /> Just know that I&#039;m looking down on you smiling<br /> And I didn&#039;t feel a thing, So baby don&#039;t feel my pain<br /> Just smile back&quot;-Eminem

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Thanks. :)
stephie95 PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 2 2011 at 2:14 pm
stephie95 PLATINUM, Tripoli, Other
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It's really good :D
i.am.annoyed... said...
on Nov. 29 2011 at 5:44 pm
eih yih yih  you comment on here enough but you still don't get the message I am leaving everywhere.... (unless you just don't want to talk to me....)
Mortimer-Micheals-Jacob-Joyce GOLD said...
on Nov. 29 2011 at 4:49 pm
Mortimer-Micheals-Jacob-Joyce GOLD, Edgar, Wisconsin
12 articles 0 photos 185 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;And when I&#039;m gone, just carry on, don&#039;t mourn<br /> Rejoice every time you hear the sound of my voice<br /> Just know that I&#039;m looking down on you smiling<br /> And I didn&#039;t feel a thing, So baby don&#039;t feel my pain<br /> Just smile back&quot;-Eminem

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Hah, that's cool. :)
no.name. PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 29 2011 at 4:46 pm
no.name. PLATINUM, Ceres, California
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I really like this. It makes me think of that Foo Fighters song My Hero.

 

Mortimer-Micheals-Jacob-Joyce GOLD said...
on Nov. 29 2011 at 4:42 pm
Mortimer-Micheals-Jacob-Joyce GOLD, Edgar, Wisconsin
12 articles 0 photos 185 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;And when I&#039;m gone, just carry on, don&#039;t mourn<br /> Rejoice every time you hear the sound of my voice<br /> Just know that I&#039;m looking down on you smiling<br /> And I didn&#039;t feel a thing, So baby don&#039;t feel my pain<br /> Just smile back&quot;-Eminem

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My first piece to get 250 views!!!  Thanks guys! :)
Tiggerlily14 said...
on Nov. 22 2011 at 6:42 pm
Congrats again!  it is well deserved
Mortimer-Micheals-Jacob-Joyce GOLD said...
on Nov. 22 2011 at 11:24 am
Mortimer-Micheals-Jacob-Joyce GOLD, Edgar, Wisconsin
12 articles 0 photos 185 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;And when I&#039;m gone, just carry on, don&#039;t mourn<br /> Rejoice every time you hear the sound of my voice<br /> Just know that I&#039;m looking down on you smiling<br /> And I didn&#039;t feel a thing, So baby don&#039;t feel my pain<br /> Just smile back&quot;-Eminem

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My first poem to get 100 views!!!  For anyone who cares, the average rating is 5 stars.  Thank you to everyone who read this, commented, rated, and lent their encouragement. :) -Flavius
Mortimer-Micheals-Jacob-Joyce GOLD said...
on Nov. 16 2011 at 12:04 pm
Mortimer-Micheals-Jacob-Joyce GOLD, Edgar, Wisconsin
12 articles 0 photos 185 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;And when I&#039;m gone, just carry on, don&#039;t mourn<br /> Rejoice every time you hear the sound of my voice<br /> Just know that I&#039;m looking down on you smiling<br /> And I didn&#039;t feel a thing, So baby don&#039;t feel my pain<br /> Just smile back&quot;-Eminem

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Thanks :)  I write music, too.  Rock, Metal and Rap, mostly.  I haven't sent any in to Teen Ink, yet, but if people like my poems enough, I think I might.  Do you think I should?
Mortimer-Micheals-Jacob-Joyce GOLD said...
on Nov. 16 2011 at 12:04 pm
Mortimer-Micheals-Jacob-Joyce GOLD, Edgar, Wisconsin
12 articles 0 photos 185 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;And when I&#039;m gone, just carry on, don&#039;t mourn<br /> Rejoice every time you hear the sound of my voice<br /> Just know that I&#039;m looking down on you smiling<br /> And I didn&#039;t feel a thing, So baby don&#039;t feel my pain<br /> Just smile back&quot;-Eminem

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Thanks :)  I write music, too.  Rock, Metal and Rap, mostly.  I haven't sent any in to Teen Ink, yet, but if people like my poems enough, I think I might.  Do you think I should?
AnimaCordis GOLD said...
on Nov. 16 2011 at 1:29 am
AnimaCordis GOLD, London, Other
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&quot;Evil is when the good do nothing&quot;

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I really like this poem, it has a great message and it's so meomorable. You're very clever with rhymes.
Mortimer-Micheals-Jacob-Joyce GOLD said...
on Nov. 15 2011 at 7:10 pm
Mortimer-Micheals-Jacob-Joyce GOLD, Edgar, Wisconsin
12 articles 0 photos 185 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;And when I&#039;m gone, just carry on, don&#039;t mourn<br /> Rejoice every time you hear the sound of my voice<br /> Just know that I&#039;m looking down on you smiling<br /> And I didn&#039;t feel a thing, So baby don&#039;t feel my pain<br /> Just smile back&quot;-Eminem

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lol, that was a typo.  I have this saved on my computer, and it has that extra comma in it.  Nice catch, there.
Tiggerlily14 said...
on Nov. 15 2011 at 6:25 pm
haha  okay, I will probably never read them, but you never know, I might.....(even though they sound boring) 
Mortimer-Micheals-Jacob-Joyce GOLD said...
on Nov. 15 2011 at 4:34 pm
Mortimer-Micheals-Jacob-Joyce GOLD, Edgar, Wisconsin
12 articles 0 photos 185 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;And when I&#039;m gone, just carry on, don&#039;t mourn<br /> Rejoice every time you hear the sound of my voice<br /> Just know that I&#039;m looking down on you smiling<br /> And I didn&#039;t feel a thing, So baby don&#039;t feel my pain<br /> Just smile back&quot;-Eminem

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In the books, Jen Talbot is the reason this kid goes on this quest to free illegal children.  I don't want to ruin anything else about them, because they're lame if you don't read them for yourself, or if someone tells you all about them.
Tiggerlily14 said...
on Nov. 15 2011 at 2:00 pm
Yeah....  :(   uhm, I have never read those books....is it possible to explain that to me?  lol
Mortimer-Micheals-Jacob-Joyce GOLD said...
on Nov. 15 2011 at 1:57 pm
Mortimer-Micheals-Jacob-Joyce GOLD, Edgar, Wisconsin
12 articles 0 photos 185 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;And when I&#039;m gone, just carry on, don&#039;t mourn<br /> Rejoice every time you hear the sound of my voice<br /> Just know that I&#039;m looking down on you smiling<br /> And I didn&#039;t feel a thing, So baby don&#039;t feel my pain<br /> Just smile back&quot;-Eminem

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I know, it doesn't seem to make sense, but it's just that way sometimes- you miss someone so much, even though you never met them.  RIP Jen Talbot...

(Anyone who has read the Shadow Children books will get that...)

RyanTyler PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 15 2011 at 10:15 am
RyanTyler PLATINUM, Windsor, Connecticut
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&quot;A myth is a religion in which no one no longer believes.&quot; James Feibleman

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Really good. Ijust feel like the top line should be be broken in to two parts or had an extra coma so it read something like. They gave it,  their all, for us.....That's just my thoughts on it. Anyways I think you did the Vets proud.
Tiggerlily14 said...
on Nov. 14 2011 at 10:26 am
My grandma died of cancer when only my two oldest brothers were baby's.....even though I never met her, I miss her  :(