The Cage
POW Camp In WWII
A man walked up to me some time ago.
He had a story he wanted me to know.
He reached out his hand to shake mine,
War Poems - Page 3
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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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Armchair Critic
An Old Soldier's Look At LifeHe 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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Field Of Poppies
A Tribute To Those Who Fought And DiedRow upon row the poppies grow,
Each one a symbol to brave men we will never know.
They stood before us, they stood up straight, -
A Soldiers Pray
War In Eye Of SoldierWaves lap against our boat
As we wait in the cold.
Wrap ourselves in our coat,
Waiting for the order to be told. -
The Soldier
The Sacrifices Of SoldiersI 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
and the soldiers that protect us in our darkest hour. -
Brave American Knight
A Forgotten VeteranDriving 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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An Irish Airman Foresees His Death
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; -
Why Do They Fight?
Why Do Veterans Serve?Veterans are men and women,
who fight because they care.
They give their lives to serve our country,
by land, by sea, or by air. -
Finding Peace
The Effects Of PTSDTurmoil 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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