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Another straight up 10. This flows so well, you make it look easy. Your message is vey timely. (ps I guess the "block" problem is gone, so I am able to respond to your great writing! Joan

Re: Twenty Two Days (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Friday, November 06, 2009 (12:17:25)

Oh Joan, thank you ever so much, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Somehow the comment you worked so hard to post never showed up... I could only reflect on how sad I felt for both of us. My very best wishes, Mary Ann


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OUTSTANDING

Re: Twenty Two Days (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Friday, November 06, 2009 (12:37:15)

Thank you, Michael... really appreciated. Sadly, the folks in Taji mostly came from Ft. Hood, First Cavalry Division; sadly a new tragedy for them to deal with from afar. Thanks again my friend. Mary Ann


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again very well written - how many tours are these soldiers expected to do?? they are running them physically and psychologically into the ground. and all this stemmed from 911 and the wish for revenge. people of america have been involved in some kind of war ever since vietnam. why on earth arent all americans demanding troops home now?
kind regards.
conor

Re: Twenty Two Days (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Friday, November 06, 2009 (12:47:42)

I truly share your concern, Conor. Perhaps they buy their own fear mongering propaganda that driving this particular segment of our population into the ground is "necessary"... flies in the face of reason, though. Now Ft. Hood... should be blamed on individual stress and alcohol abuse. I am already appaled to read right-wing comments posted beneath news stories... "haji's amid the troops". Thank you so much for your sincere comments. Very best wishes, Mary Ann


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brilliant maryann great write and well expressed

Re: Twenty Two Days (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Friday, November 06, 2009 (12:50:09)

Thank you so much, Glen, I surely appreciate your comments. I do hope with all my heart we can all have a peaceful holiday season.
My very best wishes, Mary Ann


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These poems make me sad. I hate that they are all still there. I have a good friend deploying in december and I see no point in her going. She already lost brother and her other brother lost his legs and was sent to the Landstuhl hospital here in May. It makes so sense. They are doing all the work, risking there lives (and humanity, Ive seen some guys come back and they went crazy) and they cant even be with their families and friends for the holidays. Uuugh, its so frustrating.
This deserves a 10 and so much more Mary Ann.

Re: Twenty Two Days (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Friday, November 06, 2009 (12:56:29)

Oh Jenna... thank you so very much for sharing your thoughts here. Tragic the sacrifice many have made. I cannot imagine the suffering of those who go home to lives so different than the one they left home with, the strength they must have to persevere. I always think of my friend Tomas in his wheelchair... and what might have been for him. Gosh, I never meant to make you cry and I so appreciate your comments. Very best wishes, Mary Ann


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Wow, I dont know what to say mary ann, this is one of those poems that brings out the warcries in my heart. It is good people like you that make this all worth while. Knowing that the pain we feel over here doesnt go un-noticed by everyone really means the difference between giving up and driving on to a lot of people. People can say all day long how badly they want the troops to come home, and how rediculous this "war" or "police action" isover here. But once they say it, the thought leaves and there minds go right back to their lives back home. Its not their fault, its human nature. So very few people truly understand the full extent of what we do over here and what we have to live with. And they shouldnt have to because that is what seperates soldiers from civilians. I enlisted to do this to myself and my family by my own mind and right hand. So when I hear stories of exitement about the holidays it makes me happy. Happy tears fall from my face knowing that good people are sitting at home with their families feeling safe and loved, not having to worry about this mess over here that is our lives. I thank you for your dedication as well as your understanding and kind words you have written here. I will never forget this. My brothers here will never forget this either. You are an outstanding writer with a level head and for that I applaud you. You are a good friend and for that I am thankful.
Thank you
RJ

Re: Twenty Two Days (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Friday, November 06, 2009 (13:05:32)

This writer is at a loss for words... only able to say think you from my heart and send along my very best wishes that you all be safe together with lots of communications home during the holidays. I may be incorrect, but I suspect you're mostly First Cavalry Division... either way, I am so saddened by the tragedy at Ft. Hood, appalled in fact that those who have suffered so many casualties already had to experience this additional loss. Be well and continually strong... Your concerned friend, Mary Ann


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Simply superb Mary Ann.......as an Ozlander nI do struggle with the concept of 'Thanksgiving'.......hey call me crazy.
Cheers.......Harry

Re: Twenty Two Days (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Friday, November 06, 2009 (13:13:59)

Ah Harry, we should be always thankful... I love your reminder that "pilgrims and Indians" weren't present down under chasing after turkeys. You wonderful folks have a few holidays we puzzle over as well. .. Viva la difference, my friend, not crazy 'atall. Cheers, Mary Ann


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Brava, Mary Ann,
Sharing with the less fortunate should be an on-going habit-
Great writing, my friend-
hugs,
Rhoda

Re: Twenty Two Days (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Friday, November 06, 2009 (13:18:39)

Oh Rhoda, should be thankful all year, not need prompts, eh?
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments! Your vivid avatar attire continues to be in fashion as well... Very best wishes, Mary Ann


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We certainly need to be thankful for all we have in the comfort of home and family while loved ones put lives in danger across waters.. As of yesterday it doesn't look as if they are to safe here. Remembrance in prayers . Lovely compassionate write Sunshine.. Brave soldiers one and all. Hugs Melly

Re: Twenty Two Days (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Saturday, November 07, 2009 (19:42:34)

Thank you Melly, really appreciated. Yes, right after I posted the news was terrible, truly they should have been safe at least till they deployed... a very strange world we're living in. Hugs and prayers, Mary Ann


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this is super, maryanns...it's very well written, and it's got just the right amount of emotional punch...good for you for supporting our troups!...I am so tired of the clueless "patriotism" that leaves them high and dry over there, ignoring them as if they don't matter.........................michael

Re: Twenty Two Days (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Saturday, November 07, 2009 (19:45:52)

I love the way you put it in your comment, "clueless patriotism"... like a mantra repeated. We have a congressman like that from here, his name is "Dicks". Thank you so much, Michael; truly appreciated. Very best wishes, Mary Ann


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G'day mary ann...
Flows really well Mary Ann...I know little about thanksgiving day, apart from a sharp drop in turkey numbers. It certainly is a day when all countryfolk should take the time to think about those in far off and dangerous places who are not home to celebrate an important date on the calendar.
Lindsay

Re: Twenty Two Days (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Monday, November 09, 2009 (11:49:23)

Family get togethers and yes, turkey's play their part. Sometimes the "thanks" gets lost in sports rivalries... similar to other holidays. Truly enjoyed your comments; thanks again, Lindsay. Take care, Mary Ann


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we don't have this holiday in england of course.......probably because we don't have anything to be thankful for ha ha. i heard that the early american settlers sometimes used to roast young buffalo on thanksgiving. is this true, or just an urban myth? - paul, and stinky buffalo hound.

Re: Twenty Two Days (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Monday, November 09, 2009 (11:53:35)

Ummm, buffalo must have come later on, somewhat after the Pilgrims moved from Plymouth and crossed the plains. Thank you for commenting, Paul, appreciated. Best wishes, Mary Ann


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