Jenny Sliger Poet Rhyme

A Soldier's Duty

The soldier stands at attention,
As he readies the next annihilation,
Fighting for the freedom of our land,
Awaiting his last command.

Rushing out to meet them all,
With no room for any stall,
Defending our nation strong,
Without a notion of how long.

Family and friends gather round,
As we honor the renowned,
Troops fighting for our lives,
Making sure our nation thrives.

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David Dowling July 10, 2009 at 11:57 AM Sadly, he's fighting only because the heirarchy, on both sides, could not learn to compromise. He's not fighting for freedom, or to save a country. He's fighting because someone else sent him out there to do the dirty work they were too afraid to do. Hopefully, one day, there will be no more soldiers, and no more war.

Raul Moreno July 10, 2009 at 12:23 AM Jenny, congrats on your feature...Raul

James Fraser July 6, 2009 at 11:18 AM Congratulations on your featured poem>>James

Carol Sunshine Brown July 6, 2009 at 7:18 AM Congratulations on your featured poem this week. May you have many more Jenny. Love, Carol

Ernilando Tugaff July 5, 2009 at 10:11 PM Congratulations on your well-deserved write to be displayed. Ernilando

Jayne Eggins July 5, 2009 at 7:19 PM Heya Jenny my son goes to the army in a month so this one hit home for me .. lovely write honoring our soldiers american and australian ... Love Jayne x x

Ernilando Tugaff May 5, 2009 at 2:48 PM Hello Jenny, this a nice tribute to our soldiers, doing their duties, defending our nation, fighting for a cause- democracy. My son is in the USAForce. Thanks for this sharing. I have also a poem posted entitled: Soldier Ernilando