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Airforce Love Prayers, Poems, & Tributes
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Author: R.L. Winters, Copyright @ 2009Confessions of the Military Wife
Author: Jocelyn Corbin, Copyright @ 2009A book of heartfelt poetry written by an Army wife and veteran. Sharing a story of deployment, struggle, and separation, Jocelyn Corbin's poetry will touch the soul of anyone who has ever loved a service member.
In Their Boots:
Poems Inspired by Soldiers and Their Loved Ones - Book One: The Soldiers
Author: G. Mark LaFrancis, Copyright @ 2008In Their Boots: Poems Inspired by Soldiers and Their Loved Ones - Book One: Soldiers is a powerful, poignant and enlightening look into the heart and soul of soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. This is a unique, marvelous collection.
In Their Boots:
Poems Inspired by Soldiers and Their Loved Ones - Book Two: Family
Author: G. Mark LaFrancis, Copyright @ 2011In Their Boots: Poems Inspired by Soldiers and Their Loved Ones - Book Two: Family is an inspiring, in-depth look at the hearts and souls of Soldiers who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and their loved ones. This has been called "a masterpiece" and "an emotional journey." G. Mark LaFrancis says this work "gives voice to the voiceless."
Military Moments:
Words to Honor Our American Heroes
Author: Thena Smith, Copyright @ 2006Military Moments: Words to Honor Our American Heroes is a tribute to soldiers and their families. Military Moments: Words to Honor Our American Heroes is Thena Smith's tribute to our nation's heroes, past, present and future. Through poetic words and original sentiments of gratitude for those who serve and protect our nation, Smith shows her support and appreciation for our men and women in uniform by providing the words for others to do the same. A perfect anytime gift for military servicemen, women and their families. A must read for strength, hope and comfort during a loved one's deployment.
Military Moments is Thena's seventh book for crafters and worthy of commendation. Check out the 'Military' word art transparency by Linda LaTourelle for the perfect companion item.
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Military poems and essays
Here are a few poems submitted by our website visitors:
Military Wives
Each one may look different and each is wonderfully unique, But this is what they
have in common:
Lots of moving...
Moving...
Moving...
Moving far from home...
Moving two cars, three kids and one dog...
all riding with HER of course.
Moving sofas to basements because they won't go in THIS house; Moving curtains
that won't fit;
Moving jobs
Moving away from friends;
Moving toward new friends;
Moving her most important luggage: her trunk full of memories.
Often waiting...
Waiting...
Waiting...
Waiting for housing.
Waiting for orders.
Waiting for deployments.
Waiting for phone calls.
Waiting for reunions.
Waiting for the new curtains to arrive.
Waiting for him to come home, For dinner...AGAIN!
They call her 'Military Dependent', but she knows better:
She is fiercely In-Dependent.
She can balance a check book;
Handle the yard work;
Fix a noisy toilet;
Bury the family pet...
She is intimately familiar with drywall anchors and toggle bolts.
She can file the taxes;
Sell a house;
Buy a car;
Or set up a move...
....all with ONE Power of Attorney.
She welcomes neighbors that don't welcome her.
She reinvents her career with every move; Locates a house in the east, west or out of country.
And learns to call them all 'home'.
She MAKES them all home.
Military Wives are somewhat hasty...
They leap into:
Decorating,
Leadership,
Volunteering,
Career alternatives,
Churches,
And friendships.
They don't have 15 years to get to know people.
Their roots are short but flexible.
They plant annuals for themselves
and perennials for those who come after them.
Military Wives quickly learn to value each other:
They connect over coffee,
Rely on the spouse network,
Accept offers of friendship and favors.
Record addresses in pencil...
Military Wives have a common bond:
The Military Wife has a husband unlike other husbands; his commitment is unique.
He doesn't have a 'JOB'
He has a 'MISSION' that he can't just decide to quit...
He's on-call for his country 24/7.
But for her, he's the most unreliable guy in town!
His language is foreign
NOK, PCS, OPR, SOS, ACC, BDU, ACU, BAR, CIB, BDF And so, a Military Wife is
a translator for her family and his.
She is the long- distance link to keep them informed; the glue that holds them together.
A Military Wife has her moments:
She wants to wring his neck;
Dye his uniform pink;
Refuse to move to Siberia;
But she pulls herself together.
Give her a few days,
A travel brochure,
A long hot bath,
A wedding picture,
And she goes.
She packs.
She moves.
She follows.
Why?
What for?
How come?
You may think it is because she has lost her mind.
But actually it is because she has lost her heart .
It was stolen from her by a man,
Who puts duty first,
Who longs to deploy,
Who salutes the flag,
And whose boots in the doorway remind her that as long as he is her Military Husband, she will remain his military wife.
And would have it no other way.
Author Unknown
(Untitled) - A poem about the military brat:
My hometown is nowhere, my friends are everywhere.
I grew up with the knowledge that home is where the heart is
and the family....
Mobility is my way of life.
Some would wonder about roots, yet they are as deep and strong
as the mighty oak. I sink them quickly, absorbing all an area offers
and hopefully, giving enrichment in return.
Travel has taught me to be open.
Shaking hands with the universe, I find brotherhood in all men.
Farewells are never easy.
Yet, even in sorrow comes strength and ability to face tomorrow
with anticipation....if when we leave one place,
I feel that half my world is left behind. I also know that
the other half is waiting to be met.
Friendships are formed in hours and kept for decades.
I will never grow up with someone, but I will mature with many.
Be it inevitable that paths part, there is constant hope
that they will meet again.
Love of country, respect and pride
fill my being when Old Glory passes in review.
When I stand to honor that flag, so also do I stand in honor of all
soldiers, and most especially, to the parents whose life created mine
Because of this, I have shared in the rich heritage of Military life.
Anonymous
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