Category Archives: Bravery

Run

Posted on April 15, 2014 by oldmainer

Run Ignore the smoke of fear Be not afraid Run Midst the debris of hate Do not look back Run A saddened nation cheers you A shaken world observes Run Shed not tears of despair You will not be defeated … Continue reading →

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I See Beyond

Posted on January 31, 2014 by oldmainer

I see beyond the crosses Standing tall across the field Like soldiers in formation For whom our hearts won’t heal I see beyond the sacrifice Of those that gave their life And with their faith to guide them Died in the … Continue reading →

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Witness

Posted on November 11, 2013 by oldmainer

I watched you when you did it I saw what you had done But too scared to admit it My decision was to run Pretend it never happened Push it from my conscious mind Your motive never questioned Leave the … Continue reading →

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TAPS

Posted on November 8, 2013 by oldmainer

Alone upon a windswept hill I single bugler stands A song of solace in his heart His horn held in his hands Day is done, gone the sun The mournful notes he blows From the lakes, from the hills From … Continue reading →

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Tornado

Posted on September 24, 2013 by oldmainer

Storm coming wind has changed in the cellar run Glass breaking house destroyed we have been spared pray    

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Aftermath

Posted on September 11, 2013 by oldmainer

The cannon have grown silent Were they stilled by death Or was I

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In A Town Called Gettysburg

Posted on August 16, 2013 by oldmainer

An army gathering since morn To the west and north they form Unrelentingly advance Their goal of victory to enhance In a town called Gettysburg By mid day the tide has turned The gray line will not be spurned Union … Continue reading →

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