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. 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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43. 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." -
44. Military
I don't want him to go.
I don't want him to leave.
What can I do?
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45. 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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46. 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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47. 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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48. Remembrance
(The book I've been reading rests on my knee,
you sleep.) (Wendy Cope)
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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. 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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