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Array ( [sid] => 30044 [catid] => 1 [aid] => mick [title] => A Soldier's Christmas [time] => 2003-12-23 13:29:18 [hometext] => This poem was written about Five years ago, and I'm resumitting it. Merry Christmas to all. The Phantom [bodytext] => A soldier's Christmas,
Lost in a world of unforgivness,
Far from home, at times feeling all alone,

Watching the snowflakes fall so soft and true,
Wishing I was home, missing the world I knew,
Feeling so strange, peacekeeping in a land where no one knows my name,

Getting letters from home, family and friends,
Feeling that sharp icy wind,
I can't help but feel the aching of my heart,
Knowing me and my loved ones are miles and miles apart,

Singing Christmas carols, trying to find that spirit,
If I close my eyes I can almost feel it,
But sometimes late at night I take a deep breath and sigh,
Cause I think about home and break down and cry,

I open an M.R.E, That's the only present I recieve,
I look over the hill and see the lights of town,
Those are my Christmas lights, I wait for them when the sun goes down,

So merry Christmas to all,
Even though I'm here, I'll stand tall,
We may be far away,
But please don't forget the soldier on this special day.

Forever Faithful
The Phantom
( Bosnia 99 ) [comments] => 4 [counter] => 381 [topic] => 18 [informant] => The_Phantom [notes] => [ihome] => 0 [alanguage] => english [acomm] => 0 [haspoll] => 0 [pollID] => 0 [score] => 10 [ratings] => 2 [editpoem] => 0 [associated] => [topicname] => Holiday Poetry )
A Soldier's Christmas

Contributed by The_Phantom on Tuesday, 23rd December 2003 @ 01:29:18 PM in AEST
Topic: Holiday Poetry



A soldier's Christmas,
Lost in a world of unforgivness,
Far from home, at times feeling all alone,

Watching the snowflakes fall so soft and true,
Wishing I was home, missing the world I knew,
Feeling so strange, peacekeeping in a land where no one knows my name,

Getting letters from home, family and friends,
Feeling that sharp icy wind,
I can't help but feel the aching of my heart,
Knowing me and my loved ones are miles and miles apart,

Singing Christmas carols, trying to find that spirit,
If I close my eyes I can almost feel it,
But sometimes late at night I take a deep breath and sigh,
Cause I think about home and break down and cry,

I open an M.R.E, That's the only present I recieve,
I look over the hill and see the lights of town,
Those are my Christmas lights, I wait for them when the sun goes down,

So merry Christmas to all,
Even though I'm here, I'll stand tall,
We may be far away,
But please don't forget the soldier on this special day.

Forever Faithful
The Phantom
( Bosnia 99 )




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Re: A Soldier's Christmas (User Rating: 1 )
by Jenni_Kalicharan on Tuesday, 23rd December 2003 @ 01:55:43 PM AEST
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Oh Matt!!! This is so touching...made me cry... What a beautiful write...I'm so glad you reposted it..
I am happy that you are home with your family this Christmas... I know you're gonna have a great one! I do wish you a healthy, happy and SAFE 2004 and beyond....
Love and hugs to you and your Lady...
Jenni


Re: A Soldier's Christmas (User Rating: 1 )
by Valerie_Pearson on Tuesday, 23rd December 2003 @ 02:41:19 PM AEST
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Beautiful tribute to all soldiers and also you, I have 6 family members currently service so I know the pain of being parted, remember you are all loved no matter how far the miles inbetween, Have a Merry Christmas, Val


Re: A Soldier's Christmas (User Rating: 1 )
by Kie on Tuesday, 23rd December 2003 @ 05:32:15 PM AEST
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I have to agree with all the previous comments. A beautiful poem, very touching and a reminder that many families won't be together this year for christmas.

Kie


Re: A Soldier's Christmas (User Rating: 1 )
by bobotheclown on Wednesday, 24th December 2003 @ 09:31:22 PM AEST
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I thought this was great espcially since you've been there and know what its like. I know that u will enjoy this Christmas with yer family at home. Once again a great poem.

Bobo (Joel)




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