This poem is simply
for the red, white, and blue.
For those who defend it,
and all that they do.
Up above in the air,
or down below in the sand.
Conquering the enemies
to protect our great land.
Whatever it takes,
weeks, months, or years,
Constantly, they are out there
to ease every fear.
This one's for all their families,
and the milestones they may miss.
For their children still waiting
for a promised goodnight kiss.
Loving sisters, big brothers,
worried moms, and quiet dads.
Are missing their loved one
so we can have what we have.
To all the soldiers that are out
there enduring our wars,
Too many miles come between them,
and their homeland and shores.
Holidays aren't the same,
without family or old friends.
Duty calls and they answer,
For this I commend.
Defending us with honor,
and unparalleled pride
Risking their lives,
while casting all fear aside.
Air force, navy, army,
Can't forget our marines-
Thank you for being the braves ones.
To stand up and intervene.
Realizing that life
just isn't meant to be fair.
We keep you in our thoughts,
and foremost in our prayers.
We stand behind, united,
when even one of you falls.
Saddened that anyone
had to sacfrice it all.
They are out there,
fighting, alone, and tired.
Carefully dodging
bullets that everybody fired.
First ones on the front lines,
if we're ever under attack.
Lord, please have mercy,
and safely bring them back.
Across the world, all my love
I graciously send.
To the military, I support you,
and my blessings I extend...
Author notes
OK Now it is finished...enjoy!
A contest entry
- AMERICA LAND OF THE FREE AND HOME OF THE BRAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by Talking Toni.
600 points, ended July 31, 23 entries
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wow
you wrote this with truth and saluted them as they waved and kissed their families, what a way to remember them in prayer in thought or in passing, thank you for this entry and good luck
Linda
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Very good!! "For their children still waiting for a promised good night kiss." That is a tear jerker for sure. This does hit home, as it should.
Well Done
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I DId Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wish every man and woman of the uniform could read this and it should be expressed by every AMerican out there . All of us should really take a look at what their sacrifices are and be humbled by there committment and their loyalty tous and to America. Thanks for your entry and the best of luck in my contest!!!~~Toni~~
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I want to wish you the best of luck in the contest because I really enjoyed this piece and think that it really did a good job thanking our militia men for everyone they have done and continue to do for us. You did a wonderful job writing this piece and I commend you for it as you commended those men and women. Well keep up the great work and I look forward to more of your great work...
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Loved it alot. "Whatever it takes,
weeks, months, or years,
Constantly, they are out there
to ease every fear.
This one's for all their families,
and the milestones they may miss.
For their children still waiting
for a promised goodnight kiss." that was my favorite part. thanks for entering my contest wish you the best of luck.
..<3..
Shelly -
Oh wow I just love this,tears filling my eyes as this is such a great tribute to the US Soldiers,you may be interested in reading some of my poems on America which are Independence Day,American Heart,The United States Of America which has 487 lines lol its about each US State,Real American Hero and Our American Flag,I am not American but I do feel a special bond with America,Hazel
. Rewarded 8
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Wow, what a wonderful poem of tribute to the armed forces. A wonderful way to thank them for all that they do. Terrific write and best of luck in the contest
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amazing
i love it, it really boosts our morale when we know that the people we defend are appreciative of us. thanks for entering and good luck!
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