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American Soldier

The battles won; the battles lost
                               Our warriors pay a heavy cost
                         fighting for freedom comes with a price.
                           They stand up to make the sacrifice
                                
                          Gallant, brave lives, men, and woman.
                              Who give it their all till the end.
                           Counting the price, they have to pay
                               For freedoms won for us today

                                Leaving behind their families
                              To become a well-trained soldier,
                             Over foreign lands, and over seas
                                  The meek becoming bolder

                              Never leave a fallen comrade
                              They must not be left behind
                              Never give up, pushing through.
                           May Freedom reign for all mankind

                                       Faithful and true 
                              The RED, WHITE, and BLUE
                               Old Glory over battles flew
                                       To all our hero's
                                          I thank you!

Copyright © Anna Marie Kaianah | Year Posted 2021

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Shane Thacker Date: 1/28/2024 8:32:00 AM As a fellow poet I found this to be insightful and impressive, as a veteran I found it to be moving. Thank you for sharing this with us, Anna. It's wonderful! Login to Reply

Beata Agustin Date: 1/28/2024 4:37:00 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed. Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 1/23/2024 1:43:00 PM Good work here being featured on homepage. Way to go. Yes, the soldiers in our life are wonderful people. Thanks for sharing this one. Sara K Login to Reply

Mahtab Bangalee Date: 1/21/2024 10:49:00 PM in the win and defeat of a war, the sad seed of a glorious life is implanted!~ nice to read the poem Login to Reply

Bj Legros Kelley Date: 10/30/2021 1:29:00 AM Anna, this is absolutely breathtaking! My dad fought in WWII, and many of my uncles as well. I was so moved by your lovely poem! I lost a second cousin, he was my dad's cousin in WWII. He did give it all. Thank you Anna, so very much. God bless you! Thank you for honoring our heroes with your very precious words <3 Login to Reply Bj Legros Kelley Date: 1/2/2022 11:50:00 PM I know a sweet lady who sent packages for years to Marines serving in the military, mostly at Christmas time. I thought that was such a sweet and thoughtful thing for her to do! You honor them with this poem. It is a wonderful thank you <3 ~BJ Anna Marie Kaianah Date: 10/30/2021 11:40:00 PM Thank you BJ! I thank them for serving and God bless!