The Unknown Soldier

I stand at your grave.
I do not know your name.
I know not where you are from.
Where you fought,
nor where you died.

The horrors and pain you suffered,
were not in vain.
The death and destruction brought you pain.

I weep at your grave,
for the life you gave.
I weep for the Mother,
that gave you that life.

I kneel before your grave.
I bow my head in gratitude to you,
The Unknown Soldier.
Forever Remembered.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Konos Avatar
June 10, 2013 at 6:32 AM
Simply beautiful.....
A  Avatar
February 25, 2013 at 4:29 PM
G of E ' congratulations with your sweet win 'take care~SKAT
Hunter Avatar
February 25, 2013 at 7:24 AM
This is such a moving tribute...I love it! Congrats!
A   Avatar
February 24, 2013 at 9:09 PM
GYPSY, thank you for giving me the second chance in viewing this one for my contest...CONGRATULATIONS!!! Always & Forever ;-) LINDA
Jones Avatar
January 30, 2013 at 6:58 PM
Having a veteran husband and three brothers who served in the service I thank you for this wonderful poem. Blessings
Essence Avatar
February 9, 2013 at 2:30 PM
Hi Donna, thank you very much. When I wrote this poem I had taken a trip to Ottawa Canada. I visited the First Response war memorial I was walking across the square and came across 'The Unknown Soldiers' grave. The emotions that came over me were so strong I literally sunk to my knees and wept, sobbing actually.I felt so grateful to someone who I never knew would willingly give their life for my freedom and privileges I enjoy today. Thank you for your family members who still fight and stand guard to protect people like myself, they should be honored for their service
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace