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Brothers in battle

October 16, 2009
By Tobbie14 SILVER, Wasilla, Alaska
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Tobbie14 SILVER, Wasilla, Alaska
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Never take life too seriously. Nobody ever gets out alive.

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They rise; they fall, ever so countlessly
In the heat of battle, they rise to fight
As one falls another takes his place
They charge the enemy while brothers fall
Bullets whiz by as they fearlessly die
When brothers die, others break down and cry
The amount that have fallen will not compare

The risen shall raised the flag of glory
They all cheer for their own victory
The fallen watch in silence at the flag
That their brothers have risen for them
When they get home families cry for joy
And sons and daughters mourn their deadly loss
They are brothers in battle

© Whitney T., Glenpool, OK

The author's comments:
I was hoping to let people know what it is kind of like being a military brat and the stories our parents tell.
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Bren_Bren BRONZE said...
on Mar. 10 2011 at 6:43 pm
Bren_Bren BRONZE, Memphis, Tennessee
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I thought it was very touching and most of all very good....... you are truely a good writer
irislynne said...
on Nov. 6 2009 at 6:29 pm
Very nice Tobbie, you are growing up to be such a wonderful man. I sure miss the little boy you once were when we lived at Travis!
Alexx627 said...
on Oct. 28 2009 at 2:49 pm
Alexx627, Moline, Illinois
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Vry Cool! I enjoyed it alot! I'm actually joining the Air Force next month!
Lixxy_93 DIAMOND said...
on Oct. 24 2009 at 1:54 am
Lixxy_93 DIAMOND, Westminster, California
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absolutly amazing. my father is thinking about joining the marines so this kind of writing hits close to my heart right now.
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 23 2009 at 12:08 pm
bluemagnet22 PLATINUM, Dearborn Hts, Michigan
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You were born an origanal why die a copy?The secret to success is the consistency to pursue.To the world you may be one person,but to one person you may be the world.To receive the right answer,you must ask the right question.Don&#039;t worry be happy! :)

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Wow,vry good and the meaning behind it is even better:)