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Worth Fighting For (2)

Bombs Exploding, tempers Flaring,
Picket Fences, Teeth Baring.

Earn my honor, stand and fight,
Protect my country, and its rights.

My life was short, but if I die,
I did my duty, so don't you cry.

I proudly joined, and for you I served,
Gave my country the love it deserved.

Some people will never understand what I do,
It's for protection, for me AND you.

Some threats you just can't ignore,
Because some things, like freedom and pride,
They're worth fighting for.

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Written August 21st, 2006

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  • you make me smile
    March 9, 2007

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    Great poem all round but especially love the lines...
    "I proudly joined, and for you I served,
    Gave my country the love it deserved"
    and
    "Because some things, like freedom and pride,
    They're worth fighting for"
    Truly inspirational. I've never served but that's the passion I feel for my country too. Awesome write!!


  • Aun Ali
    August 26, 2006
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    Hey buddy, thanks for entering the contest, I planned for a movement of words here on AP against the unjust wars and for peace. You all expressed well, dearly and I read whole-heartedly. I wish I could give something to all so there goes a round of applause. The Lava Oozed out at AP really made every one move and this contest will be remebered by me for years to come. Thanks for your entry

  • Aun Ali
    August 21, 2006
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    A different angle altogether and nice feeling. You placed a patriotic aspect of war on AP today making it a necessary evil. Good work and Good luck.