I was a little late in hearing the news about Jon...

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Coming Home (for Jon)

Yesterday I heard the news
that you were back with us
Yesterday I shed some tears
of happiness

Welcome home dear Jon
battle-worn you are
an inspiration to everyone
with your last-won medal

© 2011 Sonya Florentino


photo by Nivek Serrot
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nivekrtorres/3779828445/

Published August 16, 2011 Write a comment
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heather wilkins
great dedication to Jon. welcome home jon.
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Lynda Robson
Lovely dedication to Jon... a true soldier...
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Fay Slimm
This will be comfort to Jon without doubt Sonya - - a beautiful welcome home and may I add my wishes too for Jon's recovery to better health really soon now he is home.
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magnolia
Thanks for writing this Sonya. We all welcome home our poet friend...Maggie
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Kesav V Easwaran
Nice poem Sonya, that conveys your goodwill regards and loving concern
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Ency Bearis
splendid poem welcoming back Jon
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Ben Gieske
Heart warming and beautifully expressed.
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carol
lovely sonetta
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kath
Lovely poem Sonya - a warm welcome for our brave soldier! :) kath xxx
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Gita Ashok
This is such a heartfelt write, Sonya for a wonderful poet friend.
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Karin Anderson
A special homecoming for dear Jon Sonya and I know he will appreciate it immensely.
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Meggie Gultiano
a lovely welcome..galing sa puso mo, Kapatid
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Sandra Martyres
Lovely verse dedicated to Jon..just what he needs at this moment Sonya...
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