21. 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.
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22. 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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23. A Soldier Died Alone
Amidst the desert sands dawnings just begun,
battle rages on, bombing veils the rising sun.
A boy not yet a man holds a picture to his heart
of loved ones not forgotten though oceans keep them apart.Featured Shared StoryWar has never been a better way to resolve conflicts but peace. For while war leave people displaced, maimed and killed, peace sure does the reverse. This poem is so touching. I love it.
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24. 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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25. 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,
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26. The Cage
A man walked up to me some time ago.
He had a story he wanted me to know.
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27. 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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28. Mr. Leather
From year to year he drifts alone.
His story only few have known.
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29. The Soldier
I pledge allegiance to the American Flag; forever may she wave.
God bless those covered with her as they're lowered to their grave.
We must not take for granted the freedoms that we share
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30. The Charge Of The Light Brigade
Famous Poem
Half a league, half a league,
Half a league onward,
All in the valley of Death
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31. Welcome Home
When I met the tall and amiable Vietnam War veteran,
my shyness showed,
yet, my throat dried and tightened when he softly
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32. Armchair Critic
He is an armchair critic
Who likes to watch the news.
Staring at his old TV,
He mumbles as he views,Featured Shared StoryWow, I love your poem.. Hats off to your old forgotten soldier.
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33. A Soldiers Pray
Waves lap against our boat
As we wait in the cold.
Wrap ourselves in our coat,
Waiting for the order to be told. -
34. My Marine
My Marine so far from home.
Over seas, but not alone.
I hold you close in my thoughts and prayers.
Missing you through all my tears. -
35. Battle Cry
Running through the battlefield, bracing for the bang.
Cannons fire near me, metal swords go clang.
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36. Final Salute
The honor guard stands sentinel and stiff-backed.
Their tears silently fall, for their brotherhood was forged in combat.
One of their own will be laid to rest,Featured Shared StoryThank you so much for your kind words. They mean so much. I have put together a manuscript and have submitted to a couple of places where I did get contract offers, but they weren't what I...
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37. Veterans Day Limerick
There are times we want to forget,
Like when troubles and sadness we've met,
But this day in November
We'll always rememberFeatured Shared StorySo many in my family went to war. And most came back. I am lucky and want to recognize all the people who have lost their lives to protect you.
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38. Brave American Knight
Driving home one day after hours of monotonous office work,
Saw a man sitting by the road; looked as one down on his luck.
Paid small notice to the figure; my lonely life was in a rut.
He was just another beggar holding out a shiny tin cup.Featured Shared StoryWhat a beautiful poem. God bless all the veterans: dead, alive, and the ones still fighting. To all of you, a proud salute, my prayers, and love.
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39. 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; -
40. Finding Peace
Turmoil covers my eyes and my heart.
It never leaves me in day or dark.
Combat changed me to this way.
Hate and death seem to be with me to stay.
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