Writings From the Heart
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Comment from adewpearl
Perfect pairing of photo and poem
good details recounting the couple's early days together - nice nostalgic feel and good detail
effective expression of sorrow as he learns in a letter that his wife has found another while he is away at war
Brooke
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2014
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Perfect pairing of photo and poem
good details recounting the couple's early days together - nice nostalgic feel and good detail
effective expression of sorrow as he learns in a letter that his wife has found another while he is away at war
Brooke
Comment Written 24-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2014
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Thank you Brooke
Comment from Titan Black
Yeah, that's probably one of the best
letters a man can get... Is when he's
at war, feeling death in the air, and
all around. To know that somebody cares
is like magic. You did a good job.
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2014
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Yeah, that's probably one of the best
letters a man can get... Is when he's
at war, feeling death in the air, and
all around. To know that somebody cares
is like magic. You did a good job.
Comment Written 24-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2014
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Thank you
Comment from Jackarrie
This is so, so sad, so many have been in this position of remembering their lives with loved ones. and facing death. Why oh why do we still send our men and women out to war to be killed and do we gain anything by it, certainly not worth the deaths.
Well written
Mary
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This is so, so sad, so many have been in this position of remembering their lives with loved ones. and facing death. Why oh why do we still send our men and women out to war to be killed and do we gain anything by it, certainly not worth the deaths.
Well written
Mary
Comment Written 24-Aug-2014
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Thank you Mary
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That was so very sad. I know such things happen, but my goodness, the men and women who receive such letters from the one person they love, can only bring them misery. The ones that send these letters, are callous and have no feelings at all. Really well written, and such a pleasure to read. (even thought it was really sad,) xsx Sandra
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That was so very sad. I know such things happen, but my goodness, the men and women who receive such letters from the one person they love, can only bring them misery. The ones that send these letters, are callous and have no feelings at all. Really well written, and such a pleasure to read. (even thought it was really sad,) xsx Sandra
Comment Written 24-Aug-2014
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Thank you Sandra
Comment from Dean Kuch
Being a veteran of the Marine Corps, I have seen the devastation such letters have wrought on my fellow comrades. It literally sucks the very will to live right out of their bodies. Bad enough to be fighting for God, your country and an uncertain cause, much less having to do so after receiving such a letter from your wife. It makes men who feel like they have very little to lose or live for, take risks and chances they normally wouldn't take.
Nicely done, Gary.~Dean
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Being a veteran of the Marine Corps, I have seen the devastation such letters have wrought on my fellow comrades. It literally sucks the very will to live right out of their bodies. Bad enough to be fighting for God, your country and an uncertain cause, much less having to do so after receiving such a letter from your wife. It makes men who feel like they have very little to lose or live for, take risks and chances they normally wouldn't take.
Nicely done, Gary.~Dean
Comment Written 24-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2014
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Thank you Dean
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No sweat, Gary...
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Thank you my friend
Comment from Drew Delaney
That is too sad. I know it happens, but it happens to men overseas as well. Everyone gets lonely I guess. Life is not simple that's for sure. The letter was heartrenching, The final lines were devastating. Well written, though too sad.
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That is too sad. I know it happens, but it happens to men overseas as well. Everyone gets lonely I guess. Life is not simple that's for sure. The letter was heartrenching, The final lines were devastating. Well written, though too sad.
Comment Written 24-Aug-2014
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thank you Drew for this
Gary
Comment from rjuselius
this is exquisite yet so full of sorrow. war takes no captives (yes it does, but it's not the point) everyone is there to live or die.
thank you for sharing!
rebekka x
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this is exquisite yet so full of sorrow. war takes no captives (yes it does, but it's not the point) everyone is there to live or die.
thank you for sharing!
rebekka x
Comment Written 24-Aug-2014
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thank you for this
Comment from James Dooney
Oh now this surely is a nice one indeed. Its so relevant in todays world too. Yes this is what the soldier thinks and feels. You have put it so well.
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Oh now this surely is a nice one indeed. Its so relevant in todays world too. Yes this is what the soldier thinks and feels. You have put it so well.
Comment Written 24-Aug-2014
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thank you James
Comment from l.raven
HI Gary, truly sad...but it does happen...reminds me of the movie...Dear John...how sad...but for some it is hard to wait...and broken...he has nothing to live for...tears...so very well written...and the picture says it all...Luff Linda xxoo
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HI Gary, truly sad...but it does happen...reminds me of the movie...Dear John...how sad...but for some it is hard to wait...and broken...he has nothing to live for...tears...so very well written...and the picture says it all...Luff Linda xxoo
Comment Written 23-Aug-2014
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thank you for this Linda
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you are so welcome...xxoo
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi Gary,
This really hits home for a guy on the front lines, but finds out the love of his life is moving on. Sadly, this probably happens more times than not.
You've penned this very well - heartfelt.
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jax (*-*)
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2014
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Hi Gary,
This really hits home for a guy on the front lines, but finds out the love of his life is moving on. Sadly, this probably happens more times than not.
You've penned this very well - heartfelt.
Cheers & Blessings
Keep Smilin'.... Jax (*-*)
Comment Written 23-Aug-2014
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2014
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thank you Jax