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an afgan policeman shot five british soldiers dead today. if anyone can give a good reason why we are in afganistan, apart from protecting pakistani nuclear weapons i'd love to hear it - disarm pakistan and bring them all home - paul.

Re: Fortunate Son (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Friday, November 06, 2009 (11:24:44)

Thank you, Paul... such sad events, endless violence escalates and now Ft. Hood, not even safe at home. I fear our army's spirit wavers as back-to-back deployments take their toll. They're only human beings, not mindless robots to be used up and tossed aside.
Thanks again, friend. Mary Ann


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Very emotional piece. Well written. My best wishes to you & your son & his family. I hope the re-entry into his new safe world goes smoothly. Joan

Re: Fortunate Son (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Friday, November 06, 2009 (11:28:12)

Thank you Joan - wonderful to read your post here. Yes, my son and his family are safe and sound in Anchorage... both he and his wife, Diane, spent many years of army life. Now safely settled down with two beautiful children in a quiet neighborhood. Thanks again, Mary Ann


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So so true...it was just yesterday i was wondering why are soldiers still in Afghanistan...........nice write Mary, beautiful imagery, thanks for sharing

Re: Fortunate Son (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Friday, November 06, 2009 (11:34:56)

You and me both, Oswald; thank you so much for your comments. Now with the tragic Ft. Hood incident perhaps high-ranking leaders may see the light... though I'm not holding my breath.
Very best wishes, Mary Ann


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terrirfi write maryann - my favourite line just has to be L3 in S4...hehehehehe...but seriously great poem so well written. and lets all hope your son gets back safe and sound. best wishes, conor

Re: Fortunate Son (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Friday, November 06, 2009 (11:38:39)

Ahhh, he is safe and sound being a sweet daddy and husband in Anchorage. He's seen the middle-east, done his part and now enjoying life outside the "system" with his wife, who is also an army veteran. Thanks ever so much, Conor. Best wishes, Mary Ann


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They really dont need be there anymore. This is an excellent write Mary Ann, the imagery made me want to cry. Im glad your son is safe.

Re: Fortunate Son (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Friday, November 06, 2009 (11:45:12)

Thank you for your wonderful comments, Jenna. I sure agree with you, bring 'um all home! I'm one of the lucky mom's who held my breath and finally got to exhale awhile ago. Cheers Jenna. Mary Ann


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i hope all could come home
because this is just sad all around

maryanns
your poem is felt

Re: Fortunate Son (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Friday, November 06, 2009 (11:48:35)

Oh, thank you so much, Libby. I'm proud of my "kid" but continue to want to see them all home. The Ft. Hood tragedy is but another symptom of an army stretched far too thin. Thanks again, Libby. Mary Ann


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Excellent piece and very respectable. L_C

Re: Fortunate Son (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Friday, November 06, 2009 (11:54:43)

Thank you so much, L_C. Right after I posted this the Ft. Hood situation hit the news... I could not feel worse for the First Cavalry Division soldiers, they've suffered too many losses already and should be safe in the US. Thanks again, Becky. Mary Ann


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Interesting that you posted in the political section. I like that choice, and your choice of words is inspiring. I was thinking of all those young men in any country who volunteer and give so much. Prayers to your family.

Re: Fortunate Son (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Friday, November 06, 2009 (12:03:30)

Thank you, Katira Mahsa... I echo your sentiments. While I breathe my sigh of relief for Mike, too many others, all over the world, wait in fear of news they never want to hear. All one can do is try to keep the faith, reminding leaders we want them to work toward peaceful solutions. Very best wishes, Mary Ann


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A magnificent write Mary Ann........loved the Creedence use in it as well.
Cheers......Harry

Re: Fortunate Son (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Friday, November 06, 2009 (12:08:57)

Thank you, my friend. That "last day scenario" has always seemed poignant to me, like leaving home and starting over in so many ways. The companionship forever missed, other aspects shed as quickly as humanly possible... Very best wishes, Mary Ann


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Shees. 'lethal dreams'. One of your most powerful writes, Mary Ann. I think your words have devoured me here. Shees. Strange, I wrote one (on paper, for a change) about a drunk soldier in the street (one of my Candy Stripe Shit Dream ones); I wasn't certain about it, but now i'm going to rewrite and post it. You truly are an inspiration. For that, I thank you.
Regards, R.

Re: Fortunate Son (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Friday, November 06, 2009 (13:52:10)

Oh Ramon... warm feelings indeed, to have inspired your imagination! I wish you could see the smile your comments inspired as well. I'm here, mired in stormy weather, 20-30 foot seas along the coast may pull me back to write of scenery, possibly escape reality for awhile. Thank you ever so much for these wonderful comments, truly appreciated my friend. Cheers, Mary Ann


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gut wrenching - I feel the pain in each word and reflect on my own military service.

Re: Fortunate Son (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Friday, November 06, 2009 (13:59:40)

I sense the final day is somewhat universal among us... spent in all different places yet always remembered. Thank you so much, my friend. Very special to find your comment here.
My best wishes, Mary Ann


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Sweet Maryann.I'm wishing luck and good wishes to Mike and family and all the others who make it home safely . The healing begins with love and family close by to love and understand.. A wonderful piece.. Hugs Melly

Re: Fortunate Son (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Saturday, November 07, 2009 (19:49:17)

You're so very right! Family means everything, warmth and all the support they can possibly absorb. Mike's a sweet daddy who adjusted well. Thanks ever so much, Melly. Best wishes, Mary Ann


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Mary Ann,

Yes, very fortunate---happy for you and your family-
We must end this insanity!!! here and abroad-is everybody nuts?
Rhoda

Re: Fortunate Son (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Saturday, November 07, 2009 (19:51:08)

Hey, I'm with you in every way! Mike a still a stiff-upper-lip army guy outside, inside he says the same as we do - I know. Thanks so much, Rhoda; really appreciated. Best wishes, Mary Ann


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I love this, so well done

Re: Fortunate Son (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Saturday, November 07, 2009 (19:53:08)

Thanks, Ray - I know you know... one of those days we never forget. Mine was on April Fools Day, geez. Thanks for reading and commenting, really appreciated. Best wishes, Mary Ann


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Its such an emotional poem.. I'm so moved Maryann. Hats off to your son and every single soldier in the world.

Re: Fortunate Son (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Saturday, November 07, 2009 (19:56:20)

I do believe some of us never thought of war when we joined up, while others were motivated by events such as 9/11... but still, we should not be sending them over and over forever, it's just too much. Thanks so much for reading and commenting, really appreciated. Take care, Mary Ann


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Hi Mary Ann. I didn't realise your son had been out there, but I'm glad to hear he's home again safe and sound where he belongs. A well written 'end of duty' account that must have been a great relief for you to write, take care, spence

Re: Fortunate Son (Score: 1 ) by mercymercy on Saturday, November 07, 2009 (18:46:33)

God bless you and all of you who love and supported your son until his safe homecoming. My son lost one of his dearest friends serving in Iraq on November 23, 2005. I still can't believe that beautiful, brilliant young man will never come through my door again. As a Texan with Ft. Hood only down the road a couple of hours away, the sorrow and grief only grows. All I can cling to for my own coping mechanism is that the Heaven I will join someday is a sweeter place by their presence.

Thank you for such a powerful piece of wordmanship.


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Re: Fortunate Son (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Saturday, November 07, 2009 (20:08:06)

Thank you, Mercy for sharing your personal experience and for reading my poem. We too miss a number of wonderful folks we'll meet one day, as well as some who will never fully heal due to injuries sustained in Iraq, somehow the most poignant and painful loss of all felt every day. I truly appreciate your comments here, thank you so much. Very best wishes, Mary Ann


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Re: Fortunate Son (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Saturday, November 07, 2009 (20:00:37)

Mike was in Germany when Kuwait was invaded, went to Iraq with the First Division; then back again for Bush II. He is fine, a happy daddy in Anchorage, Alaska - I am ONE LUCKY MOM! Thanks so VERY much, Lee. Best wishes and belated happy Guy Fawkes night... Cheers, Mary Ann


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Wow maryann, this is amazing. The desriptive senteces that are so true it hurts. "Freedom comes with no regrets; rucksacks wait by itchy feet for transport off the noisy base". You are definately the most talented poet I think I have seen on GP so far. Everything you write makes my mind wander or my heart burn. It is outstanding work you do. Please thank your son Mike for his service to our country for me. Without people like him keeping things moving forward with progress over here this place would be a lot worse off than it is now.
RJ

Re: Fortunate Son (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Monday, November 09, 2009 (12:03:06)

Oh gosh, RJ... you and Mike have so much in common, he still speaks of duty and the goal of protecting us all even at the expense of soldiers lives. He met his wife at Ft. Campbell, they are a two army veteran family... she works at the VA, almost like she never got out completely. Thank you so much for your kind words about my poetry, your encouragement means a great deal to me. Take care my friend. Mary Ann


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My Granddaughter just got back from Iraq, there’s joy in the Hills.
I got all chocked up reading you’re your poem. God bless.

Jack

Re: Fortunate Son (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Monday, November 09, 2009 (12:07:24)

Oh Jack - I'm so happy she's home safe. So many folks think only of men deploying, but we know better, eh? Joy in the hills, I love your phrase and I offer my sincere thanks for her service as well!
Thank you for the wonderful news, Mary Ann


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G'day Mary Ann...
You're poem certainly brings out the relief that so many families and friends can relate to once a son, daughter or mate arrives home from a war theatre and then to finally realize with discharge they will never have the concern of fearing the worst. Unfortunately another family then takes over.
Thank you Mary Ann. Really thoughtful poem.

Lindsay

Re: Fortunate Son (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Monday, November 09, 2009 (12:12:03)

Oh you're so right, Lindsay... on and on it goes and where it stops, nobody knows. Our focus off Iraq and on Afghanistan though so many are still maintaining the footprint in harm's way. Thank you so much for your comments pointing out the grim reality. Very best wishes, Mary Ann


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stirrs anger and happiness at the same time ....its better then multiple rhymes ..a fitting tribute............wonderful writing Master MaryAnns

Re: Fortunate Son (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 (21:00:21)

Thank you, Ron... I hope all is well in Rondoland... oops, I mean Romoland. Take care, my friend. Mary Ann


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