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4000fps
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Take this flag and hold it high,
Wave it proud and true.
Think of all who chose to die,
To save this flag for you.
Stripes of red for those who bled,
From here to Tri-Po-Li.
Stars of white to fill the night,
With light for you and me.
So,when it passes in parade,
With trumpets blaring loud,
Then put your hand upon your heart,
And let your chest swell proud.
Never,ever lose that pride,
In red and white and blue,
Land of the free-home of the brave,
This flag-this land and You!

Written by 15 year old boy in my sister's class. Just thought I would share it with you vets.

Ron



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Ron,

Welcome to this board. I am a non vet, but have been
hanging with these Vets for a loooooong time. Great place
to be, hope you'll stay and join in. We have a serious side
and a not so serious side, so enjoy.

Quite a talented young man. The poem is very pretty and
tell him we said so.


Donna

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Outstanding poem. Thanks for posting it.
LarryD

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Real nice post Ron! The young man is one of the good ones I'd say. Thanks!

Come back and visit us often...good bunch here...some ain't much to look at like Ole JD, Chief, Dave, Mike L, Larry, Mike H, Stan, P. Gary, Gene 90210?, Geno, Bill and a coupleof drunks like Stan H, Larry D, a Handsome Jim and another Jim (he's Dirty) ,a Shadow and some kinda troll or elf named Mith and a whole bunch more!!!

Some of the prettiest Fillies this side of Churchill Downs...Donna and Sharon and Hope and Pari and Winter and Bree and Patty and hope I didn't miss anyone of them.

Even have a couple of mice...Little Mickey (Mike L's friend) and Puter (Stan's friend).

So come on back with your speedy self there 4000fps.
...and two hard boiled eggs.

4000fps
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Thanks for the welcome. Been kind of luking around a few times. I kind of feel a little uneasy due to the fact I am a non-vet...almost like not worthy to be opening my mouth up here in the company of those who served.Hope this will pass and will participate more

Ron

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Hell, don't feel bad about being a non-vet. We all used to be one of those. You're more than welcome here....But watch out for the Homerphile. Do not, under any circumstances, loan him any money or get involved in any of his "Roses are red" crap. /larryD/ (Ughh...bring a bottle next time!)


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Ron,

Stop in the Boom Boom lounge for a drink. All the LUSH'S
on this board can direct you. We have several nonvets
on the board, so your not alone.


dreamcatcher,

Don't know about you, but Homer writes me beautiful
"roses are red" poems. I wouldn't go so far as to
say it was quite worth the buck I paid him to do it. lol!


Donna

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Ron;
Welcome to our hooch -- come and stand with us as a brother. Vet status is not required here. Mike H

LarryJK
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Ron...welcome to the board!

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Ron......welcome. That young 15 year old and his poem are keepers!!!. We welcome your company and we're glad to have you on board.
Dave aka dap22

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Welcome to the board, Ron!

Thanks for sharing that great poem with us!

Sharon

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Ah Me! Hehe!
...and two hard boiled eggs.

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Welcome Back 4000fps!

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Geez!, I think maybe just maybe...I'm workin too cheap for such poetic ability...I'm sort of out of the everyday ya know.

Probably won't get the respect I deserve till I'm gone...bet there'll be a mad rush to buy up my poetry.

Oh well!,such is the fate of the " men with the pen "...that rhymes...Hmmm!

...and two hard boiled eggs.

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Donna,
You have been my most faithfull admirer, having spent a considerable amount on my selections of prose...it has however become necessary to charge somewhat more for these treasures.

Sorry for the inconvenience,rest assure the return one day will bring great gain.
...and two hard boiled eggs.

oneknight
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Homer,

I hear you, I just don't believe you!

homer4
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I've decided to keep the prices the same for you Kid.

No sence in lousing things up. Why your my favorie and best customer here.

A buck a poem is alright.
...and two hard boiled eggs.

oneknight
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I suggest you get busy then! lol!

4000fps
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Just want to say thanks for the friendly welcome.

Tac401
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You are quite welcome 4000fps!

JD