Best Korean War Poems
50 Years-Korean WarPublished by Poetry Explosion of PA
In Loving Memory of my Dad, Peter J. Mariotti
He left this world on May 9, 2011. I miss him so.
50 Years-Korean War
Dad, you were one of the foot soldiers,
When the Korean War began,
You were among the many to fight
In...
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Categories:
korean war, dad, father daughter, hero,
Form:
Free verse
Son of SeoulSON OF SEOUL
Child presses sweet head to her,
While mother holds fast to him
Man busses forehead, soft lips tight
‘Gainst acorn-colored skin.
From ashes G.I. soldiers rose
To souls of Seoul set free.
Much taller than the rest, one stood
‘Bove war-torched Calvary.
And drifting now to streets of home
And bird-song tones...
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Categories:
korean war, children, heartbroken, loneliness, mother,
Form:
Free verse