41. Battle Cry
Running through the battlefield, bracing for the bang.
Cannons fire near me, metal swords go clang.
Everyone I know and love could flash before my eyes.
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42. 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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43. 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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44. Finding Peace
Turmoil covers my eyes and my heart.
It never leaves me in day or dark.
Combat changed me to this way.
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45. Military
I don't want him to go.
I don't want him to leave.
What can I do?
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46. Trail Of Tears
They walked miles on foot,
Losing loved ones on the way,
Through grim, dirt and soot,
Traveling night and all day.Featured Shared StoryThis poem was a very nice poem. My ancestors traveled the Trail of Tears.
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47. There Will Come Soft Rains (War Time)
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There will come soft rains and the smell of the ground,
And swallows circling with their shimmering sound;
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48. The Soldier
Proud to defend his country, to protect this land.
He signed up with other soldiers to make a stand.
A band of brothers they quickly became.Featured Shared StoryVery moving. My father, brother and husband were in the armed forces, so this poem means a lot to me. Very best wishes, Ann.
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49. To The War Returning
How blue are the eyes of my darling
And warm are her lips ruby red.
How white are her arms of enchantment
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50. Listen
Listen
Listen to the distant drums.
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51. Lest We Forget
On barren land on western field
Where only sadness war can yield
On battle sites where none had grown
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52. Home From The War
Here's a friendly little greeting
Just to welcome you back home,
You serve your country admirably
As so far and wide you roam.Featured Shared StoryHello Pauline,
You've penned a caring and heartfelt poem. I'm very
touched by it. My very best wishes for the contest.
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