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Comment By:  sHeRi on October 20, 2009 12:13:08 PM |
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WHAT A WONDERFUL TRIBUTE TO YOUR SON AND THE LOVE YOU PROVIDE HIM..GOD BLESS YOU BOTH!
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Comment By:  Raymond Pinsonneault on September 6, 2008 08:47:20 PM |
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Great and sincere write my friend a Daddy. You have every reason to be proud of your son (a child) in the path of death daily, fighting for what he thinks he beleives in just like he was told.....but...see my "Bodyworth" and " Awakened"
I sincerely hope your boy comes back OK in body and mind.
Truly, I do, than maybe his courage will be put to better use in the future for your grandsons & grandaughters. Best wishes from a Viet-Nam vet.
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| Comment By: David Turner on February 1, 2008 08:43:23 AM |
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Hi Fletch - I hope your son is still OK. Are you still happy about him serving there? I never supported the war against Iraq, never thought that it had anything to do with the atrocities on September 11th 2001 or Alqaida. It seems to me that nothing worthwhile has been achieved for the sacrifice of all those lives, American, British and most of all Iraqis. The War in Afghanistan against the Taliban and Alqaida was necessary and worthwhile. Even so we seem to have achieved little there as well. Another 50 died today in a terrible murderous atrocity. This was Iraqis killing Iraqis ?-(. The army guys are mostly brave and doing a difficult job as well as they can because it is their job. But the folly of all this drives me to despair. I think we should bring the Boys Back Home.
Anyway here is a piece of mine about September 11th 2001
September 11 2001
September 12th 2001
Out of the blue sky come the saffron rays of the morning sun,
Painting the City heights a delicate yellow;
And the summer swifts, circling and circling
Until the empty season is filled with their departure;
And the lark descending, a black dot of song,
Visible only to the ear against the diffracted azure light;
And the insectivorious hum of frantic bees,
Working the later flowers before warm days cease;
And the silver jets, so high that only vapour trails,
Like the lark's song, betray their coming to the sky scanning ear;
And sometimes such a day as freezes Time
Into a blue, translucent block of future rememberings,
In which, many years from now,
All men know were they were, and what they did upon this day.
Warm Wishes
David
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| Comment By: Drew on July 22, 2006 06:40:31 PM |
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very touching and patriotic
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| Comment By: Drew on July 22, 2006 05:38:34 PM |
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very touching and patriotic
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| Comment By: Lily Johnson on February 5, 2006 10:30:39 AM |
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Wow. Wonderful poem. Congrats on the award, you deserve it. Keep up the good writing.
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| Comment By: Karen Marrah on December 1, 2005 07:09:30 AM |
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Fletch, you did such a beautiful job on this. Your heart and feelings show so powerful here, and well deserving of the award you received. Keep up the great work...Your friend, Karen
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| Comment By: Lady Literary on August 8, 2005 10:02:35 PM |
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I wish I had read this sooner. My prayers and well wishes for you and yours. I have a great respect for the men and women that are willing to risk their lives so we can live ours in peace. It's a sad state, though, that it has to come to this. If your boy is not home yet, I pray that he comes home soon.....and safely. Lisa
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| Comment By: Liquid Poetess on June 3, 2005 12:13:33 PM |
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This poem is so deserving of this award, and it's obvious how proud you are.. I hope your son is safe & well and knows he is a hero to many. I'm not American I'm from UK but it makes no difference whatsoever, we all stand together when the time is called for it & you have every right to be proud & shout it from the rooftops.
Liquid Poetess : )
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| Comment By: johnny on April 16, 2005 04:51:09 AM |
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congrads on the award the poem was very touching and i am honored to have the privilage to read such a breutiful piece of art and next time you talk to your son tell him that he is my hero and that i have the upmost respect for him and all those who serve with him and have served in the past in order to help us keep our freedom god bless him and those who assist him in fighting for our country
take care and keep up the good work
-a very grateful and touched johnny blaze
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| Comment By: Gay Johnson on March 5, 2005 04:51:36 PM |
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Congratulations on the award FLETCH. I'm proud that we have people willing to stand up for what is right.
Gentle Dove
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| Comment By: The Bag Lady on March 4, 2005 10:27:06 PM |
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Congratulations upon your Award, and please know the respect that we hold for your Son, the Marine~! Thank you for sharing...
The Bag Lady
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| Comment By: Joe McNinney on March 3, 2005 10:18:38 AM |
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I am from New York so 9-11 holds alot of dispair and grief for me,this poem is awesome and very deserving of the award,congrats and great job, joe
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| Comment By: Robert E. Richards on March 3, 2005 10:00:06 AM |
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Wow!!!!!!!!!!! Flecher. As a father myself I hope and pray that he is safe and well.
Black Bob
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| Comment By: Marian Mason on March 2, 2005 10:10:04 PM |
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So many young men pay for freedom in ways which tear at the heart. I hope and pray that your son comes home safely to his loving family and that peace will come to you once more.
Congratulations on your award I'm sure your son will be proud of his dad when he hears of your award
Marian
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| Comment By: joia on March 2, 2005 12:27:03 PM |
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My prayers are with yours, and where two pray, he listens and prays with us. The medal for this poem is shiny and bright, as much as your pride for your son shines. May he be safe, and you be well, congratulations, joia
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| Comment By: crying wolfe on March 1, 2005 02:51:35 PM |
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My thoughts and prayers are with the troops every day...be proud of this award...so very deserving...godspeed
Wolfe....
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| Comment By: LindaM on February 28, 2005 09:48:18 PM |
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May God bless and keep him safe.
This is piece just glows with your
pride and love for your son.
Congratulations on the award.
Linda
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| Comment By: SavanahB on February 28, 2005 09:42:42 PM |
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You TELL 'EM, Fletch!!!! Congrats on both the award and your brave son, standing tall and fighting so that we may be safe and free here at home!!! Savanah....saluting your flag as well!
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| Comment By: Lady Dragonwyck on February 28, 2005 10:31:52 AM |
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Fletch: congratulations on the Feature Award for this fine poem. I am sure your son is also very proud.
Lady Dragonwyck
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| Comment By: Jeff on February 28, 2005 08:00:00 AM |
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Great write, congratulations on the award.
Jeff
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| Comment By: Barbara Demasson on February 28, 2005 01:57:19 AM |
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On behalf of the Administration and staff of CP I congratulate you on winning this award. Nice work...keep it up!
~Barbara~
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| Comment By: Barbara Demasson on February 24, 2005 12:09:15 PM |
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May he return safe and unharmed.
Your pride and love are evident here. This poem says it all, you should give it to him. I think he would keep it next to his heart.
Patriotism is the spine of this poem. You've expressed yourself well...it leaves quite an impression.
~Barbara~
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| Comment By: Lady Dragonwyck on February 24, 2005 09:33:18 AM |
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Fletch: this is a lovely dedication for your son and a true show of your love for him. I enjoyed this very much and wiped a tear from my eye.
Lady Dragonwyck
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| Comment By: Tanya on February 23, 2005 08:17:38 AM |
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My brother is in the Marine Corps also! He is not in Iraq, but there are rumors he may go. I will pray for my friends, your son, and everyone else that is there. Great Write! Tanya~~
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| Comment By: Tracy Fletcher on February 22, 2005 07:49:48 PM |
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I LOVE THIS POEM. DAMIEN IS VERY LUCKY TO HAVE YOU AS HIS DAD,AND WE ARE VERY LUCKY TO HAVE YOU IN OUR FAMILY.
LOVE......YOUR WIFE AND BRAT
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| Comment By: Rebeckah on February 22, 2005 01:03:59 PM |
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I love this poem and I am so glad that you are able to love him unconditionally as your own. Alot of guys say that they don't treat them any different when in reality they do and I hope that you have had the chance to let him know that you do love him like a son and that we are all proud of his honor and dedication to our nation and we are all praying for his safe return. You can really see the family love their you have touched my heart and the hearts of many others, thank you for sharing this with us and it helps for those of us who aren't involved in the service not to forget the ones that are. I hope for his safe return and for you and your family to have the time of your life when he comes back home, nothing can make up for the lost time but that just makes you cherish the times that you do have together evenmore and I hope that you have a lifetime of those memories to take with you if that day ever does have to come when you least expect it.
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| Comment By: crying wolfe on February 22, 2005 11:07:34 AM |
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This poem gave me the chills to read...my husband's family is very active with the service....they've all done some time in Iraq...you tell your son that his work is so much appreciated over there....I wish this war was over...he and all the others are in my thoughts and prayers....
Wolfe....
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| Comment By: Jillian K. Alexis on February 22, 2005 10:56:25 AM |
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Fletch,
This is a very expressive poem. So sad, yet so true. I think u did a wonderful job in writing this. I pray he returns home safely. Let me know, ok?
Jillian
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| Comment By: Candy on February 22, 2005 10:47:07 AM |
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a wonderful write!! I really like this! great great write!! :) hope all is well with him!!
Candy:)
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