Kim Merryman Poet Quatrain

Fallen Warriors

Let us honor the men and women,
Who laid down their lives in war,
To protect and defend our freedom,
To keep enemies from our shores.

Bravely they left their families,
As they hastened to the call:
"Your country needs your service,
Be prepared to give your all."

Some fought to protect and defend
The American way of life;
Some fought for the rights of others,
To free them from tyranny and strife.

Still others fought to bring an end
To terror and injustice,
Seeking to take down the ones
Determined to destroy us.

Regardless of the reasons why,
They proudly gave their lives,
And they deserve our heartfelt thanks
For keeping our freedoms alive.

Rest in peace, you fallen warriors,
And know your deaths were not in vain.
Your courage and your sacrifice
Ensured freedom's sweet refrain.

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Vince Suzadail Jr. February 6, 2012 at 2:44 PM I had two friends who died and a brother who is disabled from Nam. We have kids in Iraq who shouldn't be there (OIL). We looked the other way when Saudi Arabia took out the WTC. I served 30 years. The last just war we were involved in was WWII and that was set up by Washington squashing the info in October 1941 that Japan would attack the US in the next few months. The heroes in all of this were mostly between 17 and 21. The villains wore 3 piece suits.

Carol Sunshine Brown August 14, 2011 at 8:45 AM A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you today. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be Kim. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol

Dr.Ram Mehta August 13, 2011 at 9:05 PM An apt tribute paid to the soldiers, Kim Kim Merryman August 13, 2011 at 9:25 PM Thank you.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 13, 2011 at 7:28 PM Welcome to Poetry Soup.. enjoyed this tribute piece to the fallen heroes .. enjoy the site with its many features as u share words with luv.. Kim Merryman August 13, 2011 at 9:28 PM Thank you and I'm glad you liked it. Looking forward to spending time on this site.

John Smith August 13, 2011 at 7:08 PM We owe them so much. Thank-you for this elegant poem. Kim Merryman August 13, 2011 at 9:28 PM Thank you for taking the time to read it.

Kevin Clark August 13, 2011 at 6:35 PM Great tribute to our servicemen and women. Kim Merryman August 13, 2011 at 9:29 PM Thank you.