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.

Powerful Poems about War

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The Cage
- By Jodi M. Kucera
- Published: November 9, 2019
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,

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The Soldier
- By Gary S. Spears
- Published: November 9, 2019
The Sacrifices Of Soldiers

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
and the soldiers that protect us in our darkest hour.

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Brave American Knight
- By David G. Moore
- Published: November 7, 2019
A Forgotten Veteran

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.

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Fallen Heroes
- By Roger Loiseau
- Published: November 4, 2019
Poem About Honoring Military Veterans

Fallen heroes one by one,
In the news there's another one.
Whether they fight or whether they are on call,
It's time to thank them once and for all.

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If I Don't Make It Home
- By Jodi M. Kucera
- Published: October 4, 2019
A Soldier Not Making 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,

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An Irish Airman Foresees His Death
- By William Butler Yeats
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;

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To The War Returning
- By May Fenn
- Published: December 30, 2018
Thoughts Of A Soldier Going Off To War

How blue are the eyes of my darling
And warm are her lips ruby red.
How white are her arms of enchantment
That beckon me into her bed.

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Trail Of Tears
- By Kaylee
- Published: December 5, 2018
They walked miles on foot,
Loosing loved ones on the way,
Through grim, dirt and soot,
Traveling night and all day.

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The Life Of A Soldier
- By Jodi M. Kucera
- Published: May 29, 2018
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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Mr. Leather
- By Patricia L. Cisco
- Published: March 30, 2018
In Honor Of Veterans

From year to year he drifts alone.
His story only few have known.

About a boy who went to war,

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