Pride
I see the pride of Soldiers
Chest high as they walk by
They’re proud of what they’re doing
Though their sacrifice is high
They see the smiles of children
And hope in parents’ eyes
They know that there are brighter days
And for that they’d gladly die
What you see is all the killing
Those things that make the news
What we see are the hopes and dreams
Because of that, we can not lose
Author notes
SOldiers see things so differently then those back home, They are proud of what they are doing, I salute them all and stand with them proudly.
Written June 24th, 2006
In a list
A contest entry
- Contest With Bunches of Options by SexyAngel0418.
500 points, ended August 5, 2006, 21 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Merry meet,
Congratulations on winning an Honorable Mention. This was a tough contest. Congratulations again.
Amythest -
I love the different point of view on this. I know that it is a major sacrifice for soldiers, and my hats are off to them all. I have a few in my family as well. But we never think of what ya all actually see and go through, it must be hell on earth at times...or at least feel that way. This was an excellent write. My prayers are with you as well as every other soldier out there. Blessings
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Wow!
i love this poem~
few truer words have i read and the pride your words portray is much respected, appreciated and deeply admired. i may be canadian; i consider myself part of the "human race".
your poem is very heartfelt and one of the most sincere and
heartfelt poems ever written.
a beautiful poem i will read again and again~
lynn
p.s. your author's comments are quite touching and i too;
feel deeply for all who risk for others.
bless you and please stay safe -
This was such a wonderful write! I am a huge fan of war/military poems so I'm glad I found you! You really put this together well and send such a beautiful message. Well done, and I can't wait to read more of your work!
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Thank you.
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very well said. I am so proud of our men and women in Iraq and where ever else they are fighting for us.
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Great write! Again, you have some of the most amazing poetry I've ever read, it comes straight from the heart and if it's not about you. You're putting yourself in there place and walking a mile in their shoes to see everything from their perspective! I really admire your pieces! Keep up the great work! Peace!
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This was absoulutely beautiful.
I loved that you added in the tidbits about the soldiers' parents and children. It made the troops seems so much more vivid; a beautiful touch.
Tahnk you for sharing this.
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Bravo! I so agree
the soldiers need
to be applauded for
what they do. This
is very well written.
Very powerful poem.
Thank you for sharing.
I wish you the best
of luck in the contest.
Jeannie D Hunter
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This is such a powerful poem. I loved reading it, I am glad to see that someone said what I have been trying to say. Noone understands the of how a soldier feels unless they themselves have served. Great poem.
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Wonderful writing for this poem. I truly understand the proud feeling of all servicemen and women who are risking everything to GIVE US something, as well as the good people who want freedom where they are in their country. I am proud of those servicemen every day. I do love your description of them from your perspective there.
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Awesome poem, I can remember how proud I was when i wore my uniform, I think that poeple who never had that experience cannot understand what a soldiers job is, they are not over there to just fight, it is what they are fighting for something
possitive and good, they are creating hope for a people who never were able to feel the hope of a brighter future before.
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WOW... This is a very well written poem!!! It's awesome because it's from a different point of view then what we usually hear about!!! Thank you for entering and good luck!!!
Beth
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