One more day of broken lifetimes spent.
Dirty hands holding tight to deadly weapons.
Tearstained pages lay in their pockets,
letters from the homeland.
They're fighting for their country,
but inside the war is all their own.
The enemy approaches.
Three more prayers are said.
A prayer for courage not to fail.
Then a prayer for acceptance,
if they find themselves reaching the promise land.
And finally a prayer for their country,
cause that's what they're fighting for.
Then they say their last goodbyes.
They met fine people here,
whom they only wish,
they could have met somewhere else.
Hands over hearts,
they charge into this ruthless battle.
Show no fear though hearts are pounding.
Guns are fired and bombs explode.
Fire making night like day.
Eyes are crying from the heat.
Deafened ears ringing from the blasts.
Bodies fall yet not all die quick.
Some just lay there on the ground,
in their hands clutch pictures of their loved ones.
But for most the battle's over,
as they peer down through heavens gates.
Watching the soldiers still alive,
and knowing they'll make it through.
Then they see their loved ones,
as they attend their funerals.
And they cry their tears of sorrow,
wishing for one more hug and one more kiss.
Their tears fall down and splash the flag.
Nation's colors drowned in soldiers tears.
For just one more day of broken lifetimes spent.
Author notes
For the all the soldiers lost in battle. May you R.I.P.
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Comments
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A beautiful ode and dedication to our fallen brothers and sisters. This is an excellent read and a welcome addition to this contest. Good luck in the judging
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Well, you certainly got your message across. Kudos!
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And they cry their tears of sorrow,
wishing for one more hug and one more kiss.
Their tears fall down and splash the flag.
Nation's colors drowned in soldiers tears.
For just one more day of broken lifetimes spent.
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Its a very beautiful poem, thank you fou entering my contest and writing the truth for all the world to read and learn from so they inturn can teach there children the horrors of war.
T will comment more as I get more entrys for this contest.
Well done..
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Fantastic piece!
"Their tears fall down and splash the flag.
Nation's colors drowned in soldiers tears."
Strong use of imagery and symbolism, I love it!
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Thanks! Glad you liked it!!
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wow
this was amazing. you left me speachless.
wonderful job. you sent shivers down my spine. i have loved ones fighting for us. I just hope it's all over soon.
good luck in the contest i hope you win!
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Thank you for your kind words!
I pray for the safe return of your loved ones!
I hope it will all end soon as well!
Many thanks!
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