1. The Hero
Famous Poem
'Jack fell as he'd have wished,' the mother said,
And folded up the letter that she'd read.
'The Colonel writes so nicely.' Something broke
In the tired voice that quavered to a choke.
War Poems
Sad Poetry about War
Almost as long as there has been life, war has been a part of it. Mankind continues to wage war even though the consequences often breed nothing but misery. However, when a person is called to defend his or her country, or protect other defenseless people, it is his duty to fight. There is no question that there is evil in the world and we must not rest on our laurels and say it is none of our business. We cannot stand by and watch while others are being persecuted. It is the duty of mankind to uphold justice.
52 Powerful Poems about War
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2. Suicide In The Trenches
Famous Poem
I knew a simple soldier boy
Who grinned at life in empty joy,
Slept soundly through the lonesome dark,
And whistled early with the lark. -
3. The Charge Of The Light Brigade
Famous Poem
Half a league, half a league,
Half a league onward,
All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred. -
4. An Irish Airman Foresees His Death
Famous Poem
I know that I shall meet my fate
Somewhere among the clouds above;
Those that I fight I do not hate,
Those that I guard I do not love; -
5. The Star-Spangled Banner
Famous Poem
O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last gleaming,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight
O’er the ramparts we watch’d were so gallantly streaming? -
6. The Man He Killed
Famous Poem
Had he and I but met
By some old ancient inn,
We should have set us down to wet
Right many a nipperkin! -
7. Does It Matter?
Famous Poem
Does it matter?—losing your leg? . . .
For people will always be kind,
And you need not show that you mind
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8. Beat! Beat! Drums!
Famous Poem
Beat! beat! drums!—blow! bugles! blow!
Through the windows—through doors—burst like a ruthless force,
Into the solemn church, and scatter the congregation,
Into the school where the scholar is studying, -
9. For A Soldier
When you wake up in the morning or stay up nights on end,
Know that your sister is here till the very end.
When you gather your equipment and grasp your gun,
Know that you're loved, brother, uncle, son.Featured Shared StoryMy brother left when I was 10 years old, and I didn't know what life had in store for me. A few months after my grandma died from lung cancer, he left. Some people don't know what it feels...
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10. A Mother's Tear
There's more to the story,
than what just appears.
A war written story,
from blood and from tears.Featured Shared StoryDefinitely it has touched my heart. Not mine, but on each reader's minds, this poem has created a very emotional ache. It is about freedom, fight, love and pain. And this poem describes...
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11. If I Don't Make It Home
If I don't make it home, please remember it wasn't because I didn't try.
The last thing I wanted was to make you cry.
I wanted more than anything to make it back to you,Featured Shared StoryThis was a beautiful poem about the plight of all the men and women who sacrifice their lives daily for our freedom. The families and friends they leave behind for the love and cost for...
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12. A Soldier
He says he's leaving.
He'll be gone about a year.
He's headed off to fight the war,
And his time is drawing near.Featured Shared StoryMy fiancee is in the Air Force (pilot), currently in Israel. He was supposed to come home in April, after being there a year. But he was offered a promotion last minute. He decided to take it...
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13. My Brother
You've been there for me
Through it all.
You're always there to catch me
When I start to take a fall.Featured Shared StoryI know how you feel, I do share the same thing but they're are still my brothers regardless of what they do. I'll still love them no matter what.
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14. Clutches
There's a little boy standing by the fence with a flag in his hand.
He's sad and confused; he doesn't understand.
He watches his daddy turn and head up on the bus.
He watches him go and doesn't even fuss.Featured Shared StoryThis poem was beautifully delivered. Every word you wrote created a picture in my head. Well done.
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15. Words Not Spoken
Although he could not say with words
The love he felt inside,
He treasured every moment
And his heart would fill with pride.Featured Shared StoryI cried!! Many families find it hard to say those most important 3 little words.
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16. Soldier Daddy
To you, I may be very small
Or think I don't know much at all.
I've learned to grow up rather fast
With so much future and not much past.Featured Shared StorySuch a touching poem. I love it so much, because of it, I am now doing it to present to my class. ??
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17. Defeat
Blood starts drippin' from the soldier's wound
Seeps like sewage 'neath the politician's room
Deep in the house, white fades to redFeatured Shared StoryVery nice poetry. I am overwhelmed. The poet is great who understand teary and hearty feelings of the people towards our great soldiers.
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18. My Son
He stands tall
He stands proud
In a foreign country
Among a foreign crowdFeatured Shared StoryBest poem I've read since I've been on the group. You are very close to my style and War is something I've been close enough to write about. Really moving poem you have written here and clear...
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19. The Life Of A Soldier
We have an understanding, you and I.
We sit in silence; nothing needs to be said.
I know the weight you carry. -
20. A Mother's Wish
My darling, words cannot say
How proud I am of you today.
You're beautiful, courageous, good, and strong.
Taking up the cause to right the wrongsFeatured Shared StoryThis poem has risen my emotions, i have shed tears as i scrolled down the lines. However thank you for reminding me of my fallen soldier brother, Simbwa, who died of multiple injuries just...
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