War Poems - Page 2

21 - 40 of 46

  1. 21. My Son

    • By Theresa Kackley
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2008 with permission of the Author.

    He stands tall
    He stands proud
    In a foreign country
    Among a foreign crowd

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 5
    • Shares 933
    • Favorited 11
    • Votes 309
    • Rating 4.44
    Featured Shared Story

    Best 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...

    Read complete story

  2. Advertisement

    Advertisement

  3. 22. 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.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 8
    • Shares 793
    • Favorited 23
    • Votes 657
    • Rating 4.43
    Featured Shared Story

    War 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.

  4. Advertisement

    Advertisement

  5. 23. The Cage

    • By Jodi M. Kucera
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2019 with permission of the Author.

    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,

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 393
    • Favorited 7
    • Votes 64
    • Rating 4.42
  6. 24. Field Of Poppies

    • By Isabelle Hammersley
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2020 with permission of the Author.

    Row upon row the poppies grow,
    Each one a symbol to brave men we will never know.

    They stood before us, they stood up straight,

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 747
    • Favorited 5
    • Votes 62
    • Rating 4.42
  7. 25. Brave American Knight

    • By David G. Moore
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2019 with permission of the Author.

    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.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 1
    • Shares 222
    • Favorited 7
    • Votes 61
    • Rating 4.38
    Featured Shared Story

    What 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.

  8. 26. 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.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 598
    • Favorited 12
    • Votes 206
    • Rating 4.37
  9. 27. 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.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 2108
    • Favorited 24
    • Votes 269
    • Rating 4.37
    • Poem of the Day
  10. 28. The Soldier

    • By Gary S. Spears
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2019 with permission of the Author.

    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.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 500
    • Favorited 4
    • Votes 47
    • Rating 4.36
  11. 29. My Marine

    • By Marcia Willette
    • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2014 with permission of the Author.

    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.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 65
    • Favorited 2
    • Votes 38
    • Rating 4.34
  12. 30. The Voice

    • By Jodi M. Kucera
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2022 with permission of the Author.

    A young boy playing games of war,
    His imaginings filled with innocence, unaware of reality's horror.

    He heard a voice filled with cadences being sung like hymns,

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 51
    • Favorited 2
    • Votes 9
    • Rating 4.33
  13. 31. Final Salute

    • By Jodi M. Kucera
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 29, 2022 with permission of the Author.

    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,

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 2
    • Shares 126
    • Favorited 0
    • Votes 12
    • Rating 4.33
    Featured Shared Story

    Thank 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...

    Read complete story

  14. 32. Battle Cry

    • By Ethan Patterson
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2018 with permission of the Author.

    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.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 796
    • Favorited 4
    • Votes 175
    • Rating 4.33
  15. 33. Veterans Day Limerick

    • By Neil Dickinson
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2014 with permission of the Author.

    There are times we want to forget,
    Like when troubles and sadness we've met,
    But this day in November
    We'll always remember

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 1
    • Shares 1104
    • Favorited 7
    • Votes 204
    • Rating 4.29
    Featured Shared Story

    So 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.

  16. 34. Welcome Home

    When I met the tall and amiable Vietnam War veteran,
    my shyness showed,
    yet, my throat dried and tightened when he softly
    spoke the words, "The war never goes away."

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 2
    • Favorited 0
    • Votes 7
    • Rating 4.29
  17. 35. 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;

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 639
    • Favorited 4
    • Votes 122
    • Rating 4.25
  18. 36. Finding Peace

    • By John Baumgartner
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2016 with permission of the Author.

    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.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 295
    • Favorited 5
    • Votes 41
    • Rating 4.24
  19. 37. Military

    • By Kelsey Lane
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2016 with permission of the Author.

    I don't want him to go.
    I don't want him to leave.
    What can I do?
    All I do is plead.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 32
    • Favorited 6
    • Votes 30
    • Rating 4.20
  20. 38. There Will Come Soft Rains (War Time)

    Famous Poem

    There will come soft rains and the smell of the ground,
    And swallows circling with their shimmering sound;

    And frogs in the pools singing at night,

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 42
    • Favorited 1
    • Votes 5
    • Rating 4.20
  21. 39. Lest We Forget

    • By Iola J Zaan
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 15, 2023 with permission of the Author.

    On barren land on western field
    Where only sadness war can yield
    On battle sites where none had grown
    In fact the bravest seeds were sewn

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 4
    • Favorited 0
    • Votes 7
    • Rating 4.14
  22. 40. Trail Of Tears

    • By Kaylee
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2018 with permission of the Author.

    They walked miles on foot,
    Losing loved ones on the way,
    Through grim, dirt and soot,
    Traveling night and all day.

    Read Complete Poem

    • Stories 1
    • Shares 390
    • Favorited 3
    • Votes 55
    • Rating 4.13
    Featured Shared Story

    This poem was a very nice poem. My ancestors traveled the Trail of Tears.

21 - 40 of 46

Back to Top