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Heart of America : The American Soldier

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I have looked deep within for just what to say

it's wrong from right your heart has to weigh
you have to believe the cause just and right
find reason in your heart for cause to fight.

I was in Viet-Nam, I know the value of support
something you do not find in politics or a report
something, I believe, in our support you must see
to feel we know you're in a fight that has to be.

Your Enemy:

In training camps of hates violent seed
under cover of religious faith they breed
raising secular violence and latent disdain
for murder and terror their children train.

From sparing pits of foreign wastelands
like rabid dogs in evil deviant bands
they brought to America their lethal grief
religious allusions of their toxic belief

With secret plans forged in candle light evil they came
killing innocent people without feeling guilt or shame
citing religious grounds for terror and destruction
they practice murder, mayhem, hate and human abduction.

On September 11, year 2001
with premeditated horror aloft in our morning sun
Americans had started their days like every day
unaware of the price freedom was about to pay.

A merciless crime of terrors wicked insanity
not only inflicted on us but on all humanity
this was not the beginning nor was it the end
it's clearly from evil depths that they ascend.

No religion practices violence, murder and hate.
Straps bombs to children, uses terror to alter fate
kills innocent people, teaches youth secular disdain
compromise's human decency, morals or being humane.

America's reason:

I may not agree with my country in all we do
but I would not be me without the red white and blue
In America religion is sacred, we believe in love,
justice, human rights, mercy and God up above.

We stand for freedom, truth and right from wrong
we covet our children, help the feeble to be strong
protect the weak, teach respect, values and passion
striving for peace, we're humanitarians, we feel compassion.

We are fighting against wicked men and their evil way
their violence and hate continues to this very day.
Look at what their vicious brutality has already done
and no one can forget what happened on 911.

 To our troops:

Your in the fight of good against evil day and night
You have to know in your heart what your doing is right
I know you will never get anything but respect from me
I love you and thank you, so does the land of the free

Someday the world will know the heart of the American soldier
they will see and know all you have done
but hard as they may try,

They will never love you as much as we do !!!

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  • Grunts Girl
    August 23
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    this made me cry.
    plain and simple
    extremely touching

    so much support to your son. My husband is on his 2nd tour now and wont be home until March. His last tour he was shot in the shoulder and I pray that he stays in one piece this time. My husband is with 1/3 charlie company out of MCBH. What group is your son with? Maybe Paul is nearby?

    Thank you for your service as well. I am truely greatful. I am also so very sorry for all the hurt you have expirienced... I met Brigadier General Jerome T. Hagen the other day who wrote a series of books on the War in the Pacific... sitting and talking with him makes me realize that I cannot even imagine what it is like to struggle. I had the chance to speak with Sterling Cale who is an OOOOLd guy who is a Pearl Harbor survivor... He also served in Vietnam and talking to him are moments I will cherish the rest of my life. Even though as a cop I was shot at, in fights for my life and stabbed once... It is NO comparison to what this man, you and others who fought for our freedom have gone through...
    I think of history and I am so embarrased to think that we didn't support our Vietnam vets... I am glad that history has NOT repeated itself and that these men who come home damaged and tattered have love and support of strangers and loved ones more so than in previous history.
    and i am rambling... i apologize

  • rooftop-writer
    August 17

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    Excellent

    I couldn't agree more. About how while I don't always agree with our country, The troops still deserve our respect and support. Excellent, thoughtfull write.

  • judmc
    July 30
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    Humbug

    what has 911 to do with the attack by a super power
    on a poor backward country.The Mai lai massacre was typical of the way America conducted this politically
    motivated mayhem its aftermath is still felt today
    wide areas of land made permenantly barren by the
    use of deadly poisonous "defolients"
    children born with cleft pallets and other mutations
    due to the use of illegal radioactive weapons
    "Like rabid dogs in evil deviant bands" this is typical racist clap trap like the American use of the
    word "Gooks to describe the Vietnamese who were defending their country.See "The Liberators"
    the other side of this self-aggrandizement. George

    • Roaddog Wolf gold member
      July 31
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      For a man that has had some worldly experience

      I think you need to open your eyes. I don't begin to suggest that Mai Lai was anything to be proud of, or Viet Nam for that matter, but as far as Viet Nam went you are blind to the human factor, allot of good men died in those stinking jungle regardless of the politics involved and had they not gone, myself included they would have been in prison. personally I think Vietnam was the biggest mistake this country ever made. The south Vietnamese only regret is that we left and there are just as many Americans, missing arms and legs as the war inflicted misery on everyone, but how you can compare what happened in Viet Nam to what is going on today is beyond me.

      Perhaps you should take a history lesson or a lesson in culture and find out about the Muslim history and beliefs. I suppose the Iranian take over of the American embassy in the late 70's and the dragging of the would be rescuers dead bodies through the streets of Tehran, and spitting on their corpse was American aggression. Al Qaeda and the Taliban are groups of peace seeking, love thy neighbors friendly sorts. Iraq's genocidal governments gassing of Northern Iraq and the shooting of people in the back of the head at such a rate the bulldozers could not keep up with burying them fast enough was ok with with you. Not to mention dropping people into a chipper/shredder for entertainment and raping women. And lets not forget the mass murder of bombings in Iraq and all over the world that is going on in the name of Allah. Oh and let's not mention the fact that Iraq and Iran were affiliated with the axis powers in world war II and the death of 70,000,000 people. And on top of all that I suppose you would expect the American people to apologize to the Muslim world for killing 3,000 innocent people on 911 in the name of Allah?? Maybe you should try jumping out of a building from a hundred story building and forgive Asama Bin Ladin as your falling to your death..

      To ridicule people at war for cultural nomenclature is as empty a reason for what is right and wrong as anyone could come up with, what do you expect a soldier to do call the enemy "dear"???

      And of course the fact that the Muslims teach their children at a very early age to hate Americans and killing an American is worth dying for themselves. I suppose you think if we ignore the situation it is going to go away by itself, if you do your delusional beyond belief. Just what do you think is the solution?? It is easy to bitch may not be as easy finding the answers.

      Last but not least, and don't give me that facist crap that blind patriots have been behind every sick government in history. How you can compare the American people to the Nazi's in Germany is beyond me. I don't for a minute claim to agree with everything this government does but I am an American and I take pride in being an American and if things aren't right in government then the people of this country are responsible because in America it is the people who have the last say.

      You like every American has a right to voice your opinion and I don't find fault in you doing that. I would only request that open your mind to reality for I would love to hear your thoughts on how to resolve the crisis confronting the world today instead of your slander on the American Soldier and his country. If , and that is a mighty big if, we are as wrong as you suggest, it is not the soldiers fighting for this country who are to blame and it is not the American people and therefore not this country, which only leave politics for an area of primary concern, and there will always be a difference of opinion when it comes to politics.

      • judmc
        July 31
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        Roaddog Wolf

        First of all I'm British and I deplore our government's
        armed Agression against the Iraqi people (see my "Blair" poem). There were thousands of American heroes in Viet Nam
        who deserted in droves that takes real courage.
        To say the Viet-Namese were sorry you left is the same wishful thinking that led to the Shock and Awe merciless
        destruction and murder of thousands of Iraqi citizens.
        I sympathise with relatives of solders U.S.and Iraqi alike
        (and British) who are sent to perpetrate these acts
        Muslim history has nothing to do with war on Iraq which
        anybody with their eyes open like you know full well.
        it was all about oil.Lesson 1 on muslim history
        the u.s. government backed and supplied Sadam Hussein's
        Poison Gas war against Iran they did that with their eyes wide open knowing what he was like.No wonder the muslims love you.Read some of my poems you might even be enlightened further== "Truth" "Axis of evil" "The Soldier"
        "Katrina" "Hiroshima" "The Liberators" "The Cauldron of Discontent" "Freedom"and "National Pride".
        Best Wishes George

  • imahealer gold member
    July 16

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    Thank you for sharing your thoughts on The American Soldier. I echo your thoughts on the war, had my cousin die in the towers, worked at ground zero giving chair massage for all those weary heros needing touch and compassion, just as much as our soldiers need today and needed during the war in Nam! I am so glad you are here to write! So many who came back, cannot even function. Every time I have flown, and witnessed soldiers returning from war they all get a hug and a kiss and many thanks. To those who fought in NAm, I wish I could turn back the clock and right the wrongs of disrespectful Americans. ON my home page I had written in no uncertain terms how I feel about what those Muslims did on 911, and have been criticized, but I stand tall and proud as an American and will not take down the message!
    God Bless you and all who gave!
    Love,
    Linda


    • Roaddog Wolf gold member
      July 16
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      In regard to Viet Nam

      I wrote this nearly forty years ago now thouhgt you might like to read it
      http://allpoetry.com/poem/3000040


      Thank you

    • Roaddog Wolf gold member
      July 16
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      Thank you for the kind critique

      You know people better wake up because the Muslim world will not cease to be our enemies because we stop fighting with them. People don't realize or fail to remember that Hitler, his war, ethnic cleansing and genocide was terror on a world level. Iran and Iraq were part of the Axis powers. The allied countries lost the lives of 70,000,000 people, that is 70 million people. Anyone that doesn't think the muslims are into ethnic cleansing is delirious. They teach their children to hate us from birth. It is a great honor for them to die killing Americans, they become martyrs. Americans are not in focus. We should of started kicking ass when Iran took American hostages and dragged the dead bodies of special forces that tried to rescue them through the streets of Tehran in the late 60's. it is there goal to kill Americans and become martyrs. I say if they want to meet Allah that we help them out. They are already terror world wide we don't need another world war but it's coming you can believe that. I just hope we don't get caught with our pants down. 911..... I had one of the most unusual thing in my life happen through that, I consider it a miracle, not the terrorist attack itself, but thats a whole another story.

      LOL get me started I'll be writing a book thanks for your response

  • miley24
    July 16

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    great thought!

    you put your mind into this poem so you deserve three smileys.i love how you wrote it its so nice to read!thanks for the great read,miley24


  • storiesuntold gold member
    July 13

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    God Bless you for this indeed

    I cried for this poem you have penned with honor indeed needs to be where all can rea and see . My husband did two turns in vietnam and today he can see as probably you can what is happening around us even today . He shakes his head at some of the things they talk about on the president run and cant believe so many people are falling for it line hook and sinker.Again the citizens know in this country what makes it strong and we shall see to it that it stays that way indeed

  • Mad Pastor Grovell
    July 13

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    Yessiree! It is the duty of the US soldier to kill off all those evildoers who want to threaten our godly way of life in the good old US of A!

  • Talking Toni gold member
    July 10

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    AMen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Thanks for this wonderful and wise tribute to our AMerican troops. This was a moving piece and your words touched my heart as an AMerican and made me think about the freedoms we take for granted will always be there but as you state it will ome at a price as freedom is never free!!!Thanks for your entry and the best of luck in my contest!!!~~Toni~~

  • PurringKitten
    July 9

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    OUT STANDING

    until men learn to stop the hate there will always be wars.those brave souls that stand on the front lines of our freedom are all the heros to me...your words pull the tears from my heart...Thank you very much for this!!


  • cricketjeff gold member
    May 27

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    Well I'm not American so I'll stick to commenting on the poetry, a lovely pieced of rhyme, that flows nicely, good write that flows well

    . Rewarded 4


  • apoetforplsouth
    May 26

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    wow, your poems about war are unkany, I love them.
    My sister right now is in Iraq and her son is living with our mother and myself. I absolutly in love with this poem. Thank you for sharing it.

    . Rewarded 4


  • crazymomma
    May 26

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    Your support of our troops and our country shines through. This was a lovely write. The rhyme didn't seem forced at all.

    . Rewarded 4


  • Riftkin gold member
    May 26

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    Your words of support is all true
    For I got out during the Gulf War.

    My reasons.. a tiny new born babe,
    but my support and love went out
    to those in my company that went there.

    War is not pretty, and people.. not just
    soldiers, but, people die on each side.
    There is a reason to fight, and that is
    freedom. Yours, and those you love back home,
    ... the government and media does not
    always see that ... when war is broken down,
    it all comes back to people... fighting
    for their freedom..

    Bless you for your insight..
    and this amazing poem.


    Known as Riftkin here...

    Joann

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  • Yvette Champ
    May 26

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    A poem that has a passionate, patriotic voice. I thought it a pertinent point made that there is no support in politics. I may not agree with all the points as pictured but do wish for a safe return of all troops, American and English, for our soldiers are there too. Although I take the middle ground I care about the support system re healthcare et al upon the soldiers return and am also concerened about groups, such as the Westborough Baptist Church in the USA, who invade the funerals of soldiers and compound the grief of their families, which is despicable,dishonourable behaviour. God bless all whose lives have been lost. I pray there is peace in our lifetime.
  • Many Sparrows
    May 26

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    Wonderful!!!

    I love your picture of the flag and this was a very touching, patriotic and spiritual poem. I thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you so much. My grandfather was in WWII. He's still living. I plan to go see him today. I was watching the movie, Flags of our Fathers earlier. Have you seen it? I highly recommend it, although the battle scenes are gruesome, it was a very realistic and heartfelt movie about WWII. God bless America and God bless you Roaddog!!!


  • mrocun
    May 26

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    A bit biased obviously and not sure I totally agree with everything you say but nice poem none-the-less

  • Touchof1der Moderators member
    May 26

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    With pen to paper you have you have written some very interesting thoughts here. Delivered with all the power and strength and mighty tip of the pen that one who knows of that which he speaks can deliver. Thank you for sharing and best wishes to you in all of your endeavors. Keep that pen handy and ever ready for use dear poet.
    ♥ Touchof1der

  • aj.vamp
    May 26

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    This is awesome!!!! It's a really touching piece, and perfect for memorial day. It was a great read, and some of the best I've read. I totally support the troops, and im showing this to everyone who doesnt, maybe your words will change their minds. But great, really amazing

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  • darlintlc silver member
    May 26

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    Thanks for entering this very touching poem in my contest "Good v.s. Evil" there is nothing as evil as war..nothing so good as those who give up their lives for another! We must remember what their fighting for and stand by it and them!

    good luck
    darlintlc

  • 2lullabyhaven
    May 26

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    This is awesome...you really poured emotion in and it sings with intelligent feeling...already congrats on the Gold and good luck in the rest lol


  • Mark Rickerby gold member
    May 25

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    Hallelujah!

    This is one of the best poems I've read about 911 and our response to it, if not the best. With your permission, I'm going to try to start a viral email campaign of it. Excellent rhythm and, of course, message. Too many are too willing to criticize America. I see at least one comment below from a "blame America first" type. That kind of attitude has bewildered me since 9/11 because rarely has evil been so clearly drawn as it is with the Islamo-fascists bent on destroying anything and everything that isn't exactly like them. Great work, my friend. I'm glad to see it won the gold.

    Mark


  • Carly Pop
    May 25

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    I'm speechless

    I am in awe of your poem, speechless and if you know me that is amazing in itself. I absolutely LOVED IT and love our troops, our country from LA to DC. I salute you! God bless!!!!!!!!!1
    PS - I am all for veterans receiving free medical/dental the rest of there lives and even free housing

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  • Bob Fox
    May 25

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    well

    I think you have said it all but sadly there are still the doubters & the secular progressives that think appeasement will save their asses. If only they took the time to put themselves in the place of those that jumped from 104 floors during 9/11 only to splatter like an egg. Such a choice I pray I never have to make. And yes our troops under such stress because of the far left media. I wonder what is their purpose? America wake up. And I salute you for this write

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  • storiesuntold gold member
    May 25
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    Excellent write

    So true this is and couldnt be written any better or any other way for it is the rught way and the country thanks our soldiers men and women and those past soldiers as well for this country would be nothing without every one of our heros indeed And I hope for all our soldiers this love today and as they return is truly felt

  • Flo Varekai
    May 25

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    Awesome

    This is a really amazing poem. You can really feel the proud dedication in this. I'll be joining the Air Force in the footsteps of my father. I just hope I can be as good a soldier as him. I personally feel the same way this poem is written. I really like it, cuz it puts together thoughts I can't express. Well done! Bravo!

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  • Catressa gold member
    May 22

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    As the wife of an American Soldier who served in Iraq and was Wounded I have to give you Thanks for remaining strong for the red white and blue..

    There are so many strong opinions, and people it seems sometimes are only willing to point fingers and do nothing but blame.

    Take Care and be safe,

    Catressa

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