the loud patriot sends
other peoples children
off to war.
the quiet patriots
lead them.
the loud patriot
leads the parade
as the quiet ones
march behind
the loud patriot gives
lip service to freedom.
the quiet patriot
defends it in
humilty.
the loud patriot
orders the meal,
the quiet ones pay
the bill.
the cost is never low.
the tears never
cease, from
the mothers of
the quiet ones
In a list
A contest entry
- We Hold These Truths. by CountryCousin.
900 points, ended May 5, 2008, 13 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - No one cares about the heroes by Carefuldelusion.
900 points, ended May 20, 2008, 21 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Comments
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Goodness.
I think that you are going to be one of my favorites. When this is over I will probably be reading more of your work. You do have a keen insight that is refreshing. If only our leaders did.
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