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Best Iwo Jima Poems

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Sands of Iwo Jima
Death
       In War
   Die the Young
     Suribachi
      ...

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Categories: iwo jima, dedication, history, inspirational, loss,
Form: Lanterne



Premium Member Onslaught
#One should be cautious in starting a war, but 
once begun, it should be carried out thoroughly#

     #Quote by Hirohito circa...

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Categories: iwo jima, allusion, america, world war
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Our Brave Young Men
Throughout history from time to time, our country has gone to war;
they called upon our brave young men to enlist and join the corps. 
Some...

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Categories: iwo jima, courage, dedication, hero, memory,
Form: Rhyme
Memorial Day
MEMORIAL DAY 
June 1, 2015

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To all of you that have ever worn
"THE UNIFORM"
The Uniform of safety and security,
 The Uniform of pride and liberty
THE UNIFORM...

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Categories: iwo jima, america, appreciation, history, holiday,
Form: I do not know?
The Veteran
There have been times in our land
When our nation has had to take a stand.

It first began at Bunker's Hill
Where so many men were then...

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Categories: iwo jima, dedication, history, holiday, life,
Form: Couplet



In Memoriam
The end of May is coming . . .
  When  the nation celebrates Memorial Day.
  Schools and offices are closed . ....

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Categories: iwo jima, dedication, history, holiday, introspection,
Form: Rhyme
American Beauty
We often hear America the 
Beautiful being played 
somewhere…

The Bald Eagle is the national 
symbol of the United States…

There are many monuments 
and memorials that...

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Categories: iwo jima, war, , memorial,
Form: Verse
Premium Member Tapora
Like Hannibal we crossed the pass and crossed 
   the Alps (okay, the Brynderwyn Hills) 
and a bridge too far on north-west passage.
...

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Categories: iwo jima, nostalgia,
Form: Free verse
Proud Soldier
You were a soldier with pride
Defending a nation
From forces of evil
You fought on the sands
Of a South Pacific land
You fought for an island
Owned by Japan
Our...

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Categories: iwo jima, wardeath, death, life, world
Form: I do not know?
A Proud Marine
A majestic Marine
Who was always was there
No other human being
Could possibly compare

No possible word
Could ever truly describe
For every mention of his name
My heart and eyes...

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Categories: iwo jima, anniversary, childhood, family, friendship,
Form: Ballad
Premium Member Soldier's Boots
Since the birth of this nation, we've heard the tramp of boots,
As men marched to the cadence of drums and dulcet flutes.
Soldiers have worn them...

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Categories: iwo jima, war
Form: Rhyme
A Forgotten Hero
He is just a memory, a long forgotten hero 
Someone who gave his all before he died 
No one to come home to, no waiting...

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© Will Karry  Create an image from this poem.
Categories: iwo jima, war,
Form: Free verse
The Choice of Freedom
It is so difficult to write about one's beliefs, 
On the Freedoms and Liberty we have.
Throughout our history events are replete,
Of the ones who have...

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Categories: iwo jima, dedication, history, inspirational, life,
Form: Quatrain
Premium Member Political Agenda
What if I put up a blog, or comment about politics.
What if it grates on your soul, in your craw it sticks. 

But you think...

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Categories: iwo jima, politicalpolitical,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member To Our Latest Fallen Heroes
The day dawned bright and clear,
Crystal drops shimmer on the still air,
An eagle glides on silent wings,
So's not to spoil God's tranquil scene.

The sun's ray...

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Categories: iwo jima, history, thank you,
Form: I do not know?

Book: Reflection on the Important Things