Somewhere there's a plane
Droppin' men from the sky
These are U.S. Soldiers
Trained to fight, prepared to die
Drive-on American Soldiers
We need your Bravery
Guardians of Freedom
Allow our children Liberty
Somewhere there's a mother
She's cryin' for her son
He's a U.S. Soldier
Fightin' in the desert sun
O momma don't you cry
Don't shed many tears
He's a U.S. Soldier
Fightin' proud for many years
Somewhere there's a father
He's as proud as he can be
His son's a U.S. Soldier
Who looks alot like me
O daddy don't you cry
Don't shed many tears
He's a U.S. Soldier
Fightin' proud for many years
Somewhere there's a girl
She's cryin' for her man
He's a U.S. Soldier
Fightin' in the desert sand
O darlin' don't you cry
Don't show sympathy
He's a U.S. Soldier
He's as bad as he can be
Somewhere there's a child
Who wants their daddy back home
He's a U.S. Soldier
And his life is not his own
O baby don't you cry
Dry your eyes and understand
He's a U.S. Soldier
He's a faithful fightin' man
Got a letter in the mail
This is how it read
I regret to inform you
A U.S. Soldier is dead
He fought for his country
He died valiantly
While you shed your tears
The USA is still free
Somewhere there's a town
Layin' a Soldier to rest
He was a U.S. Soldier
Who gave his all, gave his best
O people don't you cry
Don't show any pain
He was a U.S. Soldier
And his death was not in vain
So now do you see
Why we do what we do
Not for praise and glory
But for people just like you.
And now USA
When you pass a Soldier's grave
He framed the Land of the Free
He built the Home of the Brave.
Author notes
I wrote this while at basic training at Ft. Benning, GA. So it stays masculine due to the fact that it was me and the boys for 9 weeks.
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Wonderful poem. I loved how you jumped perspective and then brought it all togeather in the end. It was well done. I can tell from that way you write about this that you were in. Thank you for that.
The only thing I could even begin to critque with this poem is there are a few lines that disrupt the flow of the poem. lines 4 8 and 52 were the only real noticable ones. Also you use U.S. alot on the poem. Try changing the Spots that you say "USA" and change it to "US" I feel that it would improve the flow of the poem. But dont get me wrong. This really is a great poem. Thank you for entering it.
Also I cant help but ask. What unit were you at at Ft Benning? I was originally in D co. 1-19 but got her spend some time in rehab then went to D co 1-50 where I graduated. I was infantry so I spent my whole basic and AIT there.
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this poem is really good, really touching and amazing, and it still has a wonderful flow also it brought many many tears to my eyes for i am the girl crying for my man, and my son is the child wishing for daddy to come home, i am an army wife and i was crying my eyes out, congratulations for all your trophies they are well deseverd, thank you for putting your heart into this piece and sharing your feelings, keep up the wonderful writing, ~Amy
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This could easily be a song... You caught my heart with:
"Somewhere there's a mother
She's cryin' for her son
He's a U.S. Soldier
Fightin' in the desert sun"
I continue on noting "He's a U.S. Soldier" an impacting line.
You show different view points of a father, mother, girlfriend and child of a soldier. Poetically beautifully said in every aspect.
The other thing I really like about this is your sutle rhyme. Some folks are just so eager to make sure the rhyme is perfect, they make it seem hard or forced... Your just flows sweetly off the lips.
Your poem actually gave me chills. I honestly didn't get a masculine or femine feel to the gender. Personally I think this would work for anyone who has a love one fighting, who is their child or brother or sister.Sadly, I know about the telegram the U.S. will send to the family. My grandmother received one of those. When we lose a loved one it's easy to point fingers to direct blame. The overall thought of the reason behind what we do isn't thought out. Personally, when I first heard about the 'U.S.' going to war I was quite sad by the new. I understood the reasons why, but still thought of the many lives that would affected for life. My mother grew up without her father. He too was in another country at the time a Kamikaze pilot flew his plane into the Naval ship. I can never believe my grand father died in vain. So here here...
I must repeat your conclusion: [SO TRUE]
"O people don't you cry
Don't show any pain
He was a U.S. Soldier
And his death was not in vain
So now do you see
Why we do what we do
Not for praise and glory
But for people just like you. < AWESOME!
And now USA
When you pass a Soldier's grave
He framed the Land of the Free
He built the Home of the Brave." < food for thought!Thanks so much for entering the contest, I do appreciate your salute to our Memorial Day Heroes!
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Outstanding write... Gold well deserved!!!! Bravo
Gary
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Bravo~
this poem of bravery is wonderful to see, dedication of a team troop effort, no matter what his homelife is
to loose that life or anyother, is a horror to each who serve to keep us free...your service is greatly appreciated and admired by me... and am proud to call you a fried...
thank you for this entry...good luck...
Lin
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Awesome Poem
I would point out just one stanza that I thought would be perfect only I love them all. I love the rhythm and flow of the poem but most of all I love the wording. The poem in it's entirety is completely stunning because it does indeed stand for the fact that we are free, the USA is free for men and women that stand in battle for us. BRAVO for a job well done. This is awesome.
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WOW. Thank you for your kind words. I don't normally have a lot of people who skim through my poetry and read something. Thank you again.
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Your very welcome.
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Even Bob Hope would dig this poem!
I also believe John Wayne would of been a fan. Oh and there's Tom Clancy, Gen. Patton, Foremer Pres. George Bush Sr. and me. My brother was enlisted in the Air Force. Served 12 yrs. as a Staff Sargent. He toured the Middle East during the Desert Storm conflict. Shipped wonded soldiers out of Somalia when the Black Hawk Down struggle happend, then North & South Korea.
Anyway Back to the point. Very good poem, you are on point with how I felt when my brother was out there protecting our country.
Audrey Evans
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Thank you for such encouragement. I am blessed to have had you read my poetry. And in so doing, read a piece of my heart.
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Thank them out loud to their face? I haven't been given the chance in a long long time, and I was to young to understand....thank them, every time I read one of these poems, everytime I watch the news, check my email and see the news updates of what they've scarificed, see the flag flying, and know the price that was paid for it to be there, every morning, a silent moment, just to them silently for the they paid...is that a good answer?
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Great write, Proud to be American...
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And I
Atand in awe of todays soldier and this wonderful poem. May I suggest that you add it to the feature page for I know some would love it
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I remember talking to you about this in the field, but I don't know if I ever told you how much I like it. Particularly the line about a soldier's life not being their own...it is so true, and such a bitter lesson to learn. But it's all about the greater good, as you point out here, and I agree. Nice work.
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I don't like it too much sorry
well written but a little long, and It was about praising our countreys ways. We are not fighting for liberty were fighting for greed. Makes the story completely different. still fairly well written good job.
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