21. 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.
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Very 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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22. 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
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23. PTSD Is Real
Behold the aging soldier. He's grown longer in the tooth.
He wears the scars of battle that had squandered all his youth.
Although his war has ended, he finds much to his dismay.
The demons that now haunt him just don't seem to go away. -
24. 1914-1918 War
They sacrificed their lives, entered the gates of hell,
Onward they stumbled, while all around them fell,
War weary, ragged, faces dirt encrusted, black.
Impatient for the whistle, ready for attack. -
25. Why Do They Fight?
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. -
26. For The Betterment Of All
My grandfather was a farmer; his hands were hard and cracked
His words were soft and careful built from farming fact
The outside world was foreign, until it came to call
Taxation and enlistment for the betterment of all -
27. Fallen Heroes
Fallen heroes one by one,
In the news there's another one.
Whether they fight or whether they are on call,
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28. Suicide In The Trenches
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I knew a simple soldier boy
Who grinned at life in empty joy,
Slept soundly through the lonesome dark,
And whistled early with the lark. -
29. The Hero
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'Jack fell as he'd have wished,' the mother said,
And folded up the letter that she'd read.
'The Colonel writes so nicely.' Something broke
In the tired voice that quavered to a choke. -
30. Field Of Poppies
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, -
31. 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. -
32. Remembrance
(The book I've been reading rests on my knee,
you sleep.) (Wendy Cope)
I am trying to read, I cannot sleep, -
33. The Cage
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, -
34. The Voice
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, -
35. Mr. Leather
From year to year he drifts alone.
His story only few have known.
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36. The Charge Of The Light Brigade
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Half a league, half a league,
Half a league onward,
All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred. -
37. 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
and the soldiers that protect us in our darkest hour. -
38. 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. -
39. 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. -
40. 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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