The Country Is Blessed And Indebted To You
Posted: Friday, May 29, 2009
by Nenita Wells
I met you under the scorching sun in summer.
I met you during the rainiest day in spring.
In the crisp fall air I walked with you.
I comforted you during the coldest night in winter.
I shook your trembling hand and you shook mine back firmly.
I looked at your face and saw the confidence that you will be victorious.
I saw the fear in your eyes but yet you were determined.
You fought so bravely and fought to the end.
I saw you when you pulled out from your pocket the family portrait.
I saw the smile in your face and the glitter in your eyes.
I saw the longing, the desire to be home again.
Proudly waving the flag of freedom, the ultimate reason.
I heard you pray to the Divine Providence,
Asking Him that life be as predictable as the season,
Asking Him that you will be home.
For you have done what you wanted to do
And there will be peace in the land.
Oh, valiant soldiers,
I can not repay you for what you have done
I am forever indebted.
I am your country and am blessed because of you.
By: Nenita Wells
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The author was born in one of the 7,100 islands in the Philippines, in Leyte where the famous American five-star general, Douglas MacArthur landed during WWII. She is one of eight children, and she has thirty-five nieces and nephews. She was raised by her parents to be a good Christian. Attended public school both in Elementary and High School in the Philippines. She went to college under the work and study program, earned her bachelor's degree with honors and her first paid full-time job was as secretary to the High School Principal, her first boss was a Benedictine Sister from Germany who was the Administrator of the Catholic school. She lived in New York City from 1977 to 2004 and now lives in Providence, Rhode Island. She loves to read and write poetry.
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More commentsNice one, love the wordings. I strongly believe it!
That was so beautiful, Nenita. No one could have written it better.Great job.SandraHi Sandra.Thank you so much for liking my poem. I am confident that if one or two soldiers will read this poem and felt that they are being appreciated, then my mission is accomplished. Thanks again for stopping by and for reading and commentin on my poem.Blessings and best regards,Nenita
great work my dear pleare keeeeeeeeeeep writing cause it is god any way i love your write up and keep wrting . it is goooooooooooooooooood to write for searchwarppppppppppppp...............Hi Tonye.Thank you for your kind and warm words and for commenting and reading my poem. I am appreciative of your encouragement.I liked what you said in one of your articles, the Yiddish proverbs that said, "Protest long that you are right and you will be wrong."Best regards,Nenita
Hi Nenita, your gift for poetry is shinning through. Keep it coming. This is warm and beautiful, thank you so much for sharing it. Hugs, TeresaThank you Teresa.I am glad you liked my poem and thank you for your comment. And yes, if just one soldier will read this and know that we appreciate their service to our country and their ultimate sacrifice for us, then I will be truly happy I wrote this poem and it will be more meaningful. Thank you for your kind and warm words.Many blessings.Best regards.Nenita
Our soldiers (USA and Canada) put their lives on the line for each of us. As I read this poem, I had the feeling that they were the ones you were talking about. I may be wrong, but that is what I got from this poem. Whatever the meaning, it was well written.Hi David.Thank you for your insightful comment, and oh yes, this poem is for them, our brave soldiers. You perfectly understood the meaning and intent of what I wrote and for that I thanked you. (i should have been more specific in my writing so that the reader will not be left quessing, my apology.) I added the most important line in my poem, I am grateful for your pointing it out to me.Blessings.Best regards,Nenita
Nenita,With time and boldness you are beginning to shine like a diamond in the rough. Your work is becoming more than a inspiration, but testament to your gift of words. You have such strong passion, love, and caring for others.I pray you continue to write and look forward to reading your book in the future. Whenever you decide to write one.Sincerely,L. JonesHi Lawrence."...to shine like a diamond in the rough..." I liked that a lot! I am truly appreciative of your encouragement and the inspiration as well as the generosity of your time. I pray that all your dreams come to reality. Good luck with your new book of poems, "Rain Drops Frm Heaven.Blessings.Best regards,Nenita
Very touching sentiment. I enjoyed it very much. Keep up the good work!Hi Jena.Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem. It gave me so much pleasure to be able to write an article about our soldiers, they are the true protector of freedom and democracy.I loved your article, "Soar like an Eagle", thank you for sharing.Best regards,Nenita
I loved it 'cause I came back from IRAQ last year.Was injured over there.Shot in my left knee,hit by a Mortar and IED.But the LORD was looking out for me to get me home in one piece.Thank you for that beautiful poemSGT Daniel AbrahamHello SGT Daniel Abraham.Thank you for protecting us, for protecting our democracy and our freedom. To you I salute, for you are a true guardian and protector of freedom. I pray that you will be blessed hundredfold for all what you did for our country and for us.Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem. It was my desire that someone like you read my poem so that you will know my appreciation for your ultimate sacrifice. I thanked the Lord that He has brought you home safe and in one piece.God bless and good health.Best regards,Nenita
Nicely said. nd well done.Thanks Norman for your warm and kind words.Best regards to you and yours,Tita Nenet
thanks for the poem. love it.Hi Norman,I am glad that you loved my poem. Once again, I am appreciative of your time reading and commenting my poem.God bless and good health.Always,Tita Nenet
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