White Marble At Attention

It started with a field
Before the wars came
Now white marble stands at attention
This field would never be the same again

Rows of lost warriors
Soldiers of our modern day
Who bravely fought for our freedom
The ultimate they would pay

Below these white marble stones
Lie the kin of you and me
Who enlist to fight and serve
And die for their country

They fell in many conflicts
Scattered throughout our world
One day they laugh and cry
And tomorrow, they are never heard

We are never far away
To a lost one who has died
To fight our wars or others
Worldwide




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Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Brown Avatar
December 11, 2009 at 12:48 PM
Very interesting poetry you have posted today James. I enjoyed reading it. Wishing you the best always in your writing endeavors. Love, Carol
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December 10, 2009 at 3:14 PM
Excellent tribute to the military people who protect and defend so we can be free to live and write poetry... they are to be commended and u as well for bringing them to the forefront... blesings... luv... Linda-Marie "Sweetheart"
Guzzi Avatar
December 10, 2009 at 1:30 PM
Very true for without death there would be no room for life. Light & Love Always
Kendrick Avatar
December 10, 2009 at 1:10 PM
Great rhyme in tribute to our soldiers. Many gave the ultimate price for freedom. Keep the creative and magical pen flowing. Sara
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