War Grandfather Poems
These War Grandfather poems are examples of Grandfather poems about War. These are the best examples of Grandfather War poems written by international poets.
20th Century20th Century
David J Walker
Grandfather
Father and
Each father’s son
All went to war
One by one
But no one was left
When the fighting was done
At the end of the...
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grandfather, war,
A Picture of HimWe stood silent
in the cold wind,
snug in the wrapped warmth
of our grandmothers thick coat,
my sister and I,
staring into the mystery
of a freshly...
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grandfather, memory,
Travels With Grandadhead cradled on folded arms
as a young boy I’d sit rapt
in the tales told by an old man
as he drew pictures at our dinner...
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courage, death, family, grandfather,
A Song With No NameA Song With no Name
From my grandfather and my dad and performed by their son and grandson, me.
It was an old melody with no name...
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father, grandfather, music, song,
Life Comes To YouLife Comes to You
You can’t plan life,
Life comes to you,
God is the only One
Who knows the direction
Our life will go,
Our dreams and goals
Sometimes get put...
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grandfather, books, dream, fate, god,
Easter Eggs and TulipsEaster Eggs and Tulips
Grandaddy was a quiet soul, born in 88 on a spring day.
He often stopped to graze his sheep, on the lush green...
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easter, flower, grandfather, world
To Holocaust Survivors In the Former Soviet UnionYou worked so hard but just exist.
Your high school grad dates you just missed,
evacuated from Ukraine.
In Russia’s army to resist,
you fought the tyrant Hitler’s reign.
You...
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discrimination, grandfather, grandmother, hate,
Elegy For Sir Thomas MooreWorld War II vet, aged one hundred,
once risked his life for his mother land.
His country in a Covid war,
he once again lent them a hand.
Once...
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bereavement, grandfather, memorial,
Grandad's LetterMy grandma died, I found some letters,
In an ancient chest,
Nobody but her saw them,
Til she went to place of rest.
They’re written by a fountain pen,
Found...
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grandfather, grandmother, writing,
License For ViolenceFascination rodeoed on Jacob's face
When Grandad related battle tales
from his years fighting Vietnam War
Distant fathoming is fantasy implored
Rough ideas imagine a glorious place
With regal intention,...
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anger, boy, bullying, grandfather,
'dear Granddaddy'I shall finish this letter to granddaddy tonight,
I just cannot find the words that are right.
I wish to thank him for fighting in the...
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grandfather, i love you,
The Line of Lifein a thick milk bottle
a dark green one
which grandfather found on the beach after the war
having inside a shriveled yellow paper
without any drawing
without any inscription
the...
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destiny, emotions, grandfather, grandmother,
Grandads Leather BeltMy Grandad wore his leather belt with pride
Lions head buckle he polished till it shone
Always said I could have it when he died
His death...
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beach, death, grandfather, world
Most of the TimeGrandpa was born in 1929
He had a great life he’d often say with a sigh
Grandpa was also very fond of his “wine”
Meaning anything that came...
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grandfather,
''I Remembered''The sewing machine, idle, gathered dust,
so long forgotten in grandma's attic;
oh, sad it is just going...
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granddaughter, grandfather, grandmother,