Forged in Sweat and Blood

  	      Echoes of traditions deep
                  forged in sweat and blood

               Sounds of cannons booming weep
                   o’er tattered fields of mud  

               Freedom’s sons claim sacred ground
                   where horses’ hooves cry numb

               Ancient winds still bear the tune
                   plaintive shriek of fife and thrum
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 3:24 PM
so patriotic! Faving :-)
Wolf Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 7:53 PM
FAVES are always much appreciated, Sara. TYSM, Gershon
Messina Avatar
June 9, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Nicely done, Private. Congratulations on POTD! Sgt. York
Wolf Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Hey, Sgt. York. I report to Sgt. Carter now. Bwa-ha-ha. ~ Gomer Pyle
bard Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Wolf Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 8:07 PM
TYSM, Douglas. Appreciate the nice comment. ~ Gershon
bard Avatar
June 8, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Good day Gershon The echoes of an unloving world . Well written Blessings Douglas
Delegans Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Remembrance well put. Congratulations on a well deserved POTD, Gershon.
Wolf Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Thanks for noticing this POTD, Christopher. All the best, Gershon
Nicole Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Freedom isn't free. Your thoughts are filled with many emotions. Congratulations Gershon, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
Wolf Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 7:35 PM
I was Mr. Emotions on this one, alright... 'cos that's the way I feel... Thanks, Brandy. ~ gw
La France Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Gershon, wonderfully penned and congratulations on receiving the POTD honor ~
Wolf Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Thank you so much, Constance.
Anaya Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Cavalry charged, fife and thrum, smacks of the American Revolution. Yesterday was D-DAY no fife or thrum. Congratulations on POTD, GW! Blessings
Wolf Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Well, I stand corrected.
Chircop Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Congratulations
Wolf Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Thanks, Christina
Andresen Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 10:20 AM
- Congratulations, Gershon :) - hugs
Wolf Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 7:38 PM
TYSM, Anne-Lise.
Goldsmith Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Forged in Sweat and Blood" write. Have a blessed day/week with your wonderful win...............
Wolf Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Glad to hear it, Paula. Thanks for noticing this potd, gw
Rodrigues Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 8:14 AM
A fave too!
Wolf Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Thanks for letting me know, Kim. ~ gw
Rodrigues Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 8:14 AM
This is wonderful! Depth and great emotion! We need to remember and we need to forget division and live for the lives lost for our freedom. God bless and congrats on POTD!
Wolf Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Thanks for the great comment, Kim -- 'COTD!'
Bayles Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 6:59 AM
Gershon, congratulations on POTD. Such a powerful ending to this poem.
Wolf Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Appreciated, Mike. Cheers, Gershon
Kitchin Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Gershon, so well penned, a powerful poem. congratulations on POTD.
Wolf Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 7:50 PM
TYSM, Tania.
DiMino Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 6:07 AM
Congratulations! Well deserved POTD! You have mail.
Croft Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Congratulations on your POTD. very potent information.
Smith  Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Congratulations on POTD
Harp Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 5:31 AM
This is well crafted and a gorgeous poem, Gershon. Moon Harp
Lawless Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 5:20 AM
way to go Gershon.....
M  Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 5:18 AM
What a powerful and quite haunting poem BB….Well done you and Congratulations on POTD! Debx
Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 4:21 AM
Wow! Superb, Gershon....riveting and patriotic and deserving of POTD! congrats!!! wishing you well
Singh Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 3:25 AM
A powerful patriotic poem.Congratulations on POTD.
Edmonds  Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Poem of the day, well said, well done Gershon… Beryl
Jones Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Perfect rhymes and patriotic poem! Love that it’s poem of the day! Congratulations Gershon!
Cunningham Avatar
June 7, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Wise words Gershon, congratulations to you on today's POTD honour. Tom
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