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Together Like an eager soldier I stood before you, warned of the enemy that awaits me, you armed me with your word. The enemy smothered me like a blanket, all while your sharpened word pounded away in my defense and the loving defense of your... – *by Duane Albert Peterson*	added by duanep.55643 6 months ago
Together Like an eager soldier I stood before you, warned of the enemy that awaits me, you armed me with your word. The enemy smothered me like a blanket, all while your sharpened word pounded away in my defense, and the loving defense of your... – *by Duane A. Peterson*	added by duanep.55643 7 months ago
The Arrival Though they never knew each other, they were rich in love and spirit each with the blood of the other. Born of earthly fathers, their souls created by one, their times were different but their arrivals were planned. We mourn our loss and... – *by Duane A. Peterson*	added by duanep.55643 7 months ago
The Arrival The Arrival Though they never knew each other, they were rich in love and spirit each with the blood of the other. Born of earthly fathers, their souls created by one, their times were different but their... – *by Duane A. Peterson*	added by duanep.55643 7 months ago
I Died this Morning I DIED THIS MORNING I returned from working the night shift this morning. It was cool, crisp and sunny. As I do every morning, I drive by my son and his family’s house and honked, as if to say “good morning.” Thinking of their beautiful family... – *by Duane Peterson*	added by duanep.55643 8 months ago

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	It's romantic, thought out and at a good length. I could imagine this. 6 months ago	View
	It seemed to be written with great feeling. Word selection was very good and the length was perfect. 7 months ago	View

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