MEMORIAL DAY - GIVING ALL FOR THE COUNTRY
They marched along courage-dominion
Heralded as heroes, defying cowardice opinion
Soldiers of the country midst freedom companion
Deserving "Super Warrior" medallion.
They fought along peace-advocacy platform
Striving, in the name of safety, for miracle reform
Obeying lawfully with “Keep Calm and Carry On” to conform
In fulfilling their protective guardianship roles, they did perform.
We salute them for their diligent, determined, dedicated might
As stalwarts in their duty to country first against personal plight
Always ready in their offensive attacking flight
Defending fellowmen with allegiance-light.
We honor them for their great legacy of vibrant glow
Leaving us liberated from conquerors' woe
Now, we are enjoying their sacrifices with serenity flow
Marked by gracious hope for every tomorrow.
Remembering their valor midst memorial history
We thank them, grateful to God* for His enabling victory
Now, we can retell their valuable story
Fortunate that we are now basking in their hard-earned glory.
*1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
May 17, 2025
2nd place, "Memorial Day" Poetry Writing Contest
Sponsored by Oliver Mckeithan; judged on 5/19/2025
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