by Virginia M.
Member since:
August 31, 2006

Learning The Cost of Love;Patriotic Pain (TWC)

July 02, 2007 11:44 PM EDT (Updated: July 03, 2007 10:44 AM EDT)
views: 26 | comments: 11

 

I am pained,

every time someone burns

my countrys’ colors.

I am pained,

every time the world denies

my country respect.

I am pained,

every time war kills another

citizen of my land.

I am pained,

every time the leaders embarrass

the people which they serve.

 

The pain began

when I was a tender age,

and Tony,

my first crush of love,

returned home,

in a flag-draped box,

for his community to mourn his loss,

and none knew ‘till now,

the depths

of my patriotic pain,

nor the measure,

in which I love America.

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Comments: 11

Tamara M. Jul 3, 2007, 1:18pm EDT
very nicely done... shows all sides of this
Sheila Deeth Jul 3, 2007, 2:44pm EDT
Very beautiful. Very sad. And very eloquent - you show a pain we should all share.
Sheri Fresonke H. Jul 4, 2007, 1:15am EDT
Good twist midway, very sad.
Elsie Duggan Jul 4, 2007, 2:19am EDT
Very nicely done Virginia, I love the way you did this. I have one written for this challange too which I might put up tomorrow. You did excellent and I feel your pain,
Barbra L. Jul 4, 2007, 10:07am EDT
A very beautiful and touching sentiment, Virginia. You've presented chapters of your life's thoughts in excellent brevity.
Sherry W. Apr 21, 2008, 7:44pm EDT
How lovely this is.
Oh my, that is very sad. I am sorry about your friend.
April H. Apr 22, 2008, 9:13pm EDT
With each generation my family has born that pain
Amy P. Apr 22, 2008, 9:32pm EDT
Very sad.
Steve V. Apr 22, 2008, 9:39pm EDT
Nice piece
Austin Cushing Apr 23, 2008, 7:41pm EDT
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