Tributes/Odes

Fallen Stars

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What loss of precious life!
May the Lord comfort the families of the ill-fated Columbia Shuttle Crew

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I Am Proud Of You

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This is for my children, now grown, and their spouses.  We can be as proud of our children as we want, but from a child's perspective, the words mean a lot.

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Before I Went

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In Memory Of...
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To Sarah White and all those who lost someone on 9-11-2001.

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Skylar

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For Vince Neil and his beautiful angel, Skylar..

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FOR PRIDE AND HONOR

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Looking Forward (9/11)

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(Written after September 11th)

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The Bus

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Military/Patriotic
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For Teddy and all the men that came back, but never left.

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Poetry on FM 101

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Our local radio station used to relay a poetry program of very high standards. The DJ of the hour long program made it worthwhile. I was its most regular caller and moved by its haunting melodies I composed this poem.

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Indiana Jones

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I dedicated this poem to my favorite movie "Indiana Jones" starring Harrison Ford.

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