Long Jima Poems

Like Hannibal we crossed the pass and crossed 
   the Alps (okay, the Brynderwyn Hills) 
and a bridge too far on north-west passage.
   From out of the Valley of Mizpah 
to...

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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 of the men were called by draft; while some enlisted...

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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 killed.

All through that war with the British King
Men here in...

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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 died, our Freedoms to save.

I go back in time when...

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John Wayne movies have been a thing of mine,
   But my "Top Ten" I think divine.

   "Rio Bravo" as number one I rate,
    The "Duke" and the cast...

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Suribachi

At the base of Suribachi
Within reach of the beach,
The mountain towers as I shrink
Into guts of hate,—malignant:
With a rifle and bayonet, and grenades
And murdering hands
To choke the existence
Out of living things.

They all looked the same...

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The end of May is coming . . .
  When  the nation celebrates Memorial Day.
  Schools and offices are closed . . .
  It's the summer's first holiday.

  Do we...

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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 grew wide and strong,
Enveloping the night as dawn came on,
The...

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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 OF FREEDOM

THE UNIFORM OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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THANK YOU

Thank...

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The Silent Legion

Tucked into closets both near and away,
Amidst cedar planks, now alee of the fray,
Rest class A’s once borne on frames
Straight and young.

A legion of aging uniforms hold fast
Fading ribbons of campaigns past,
Honoring selfless...

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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 fill with pride

He was a United States Marine
Illustrious and respected
Yet...

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writers digest prompt write a lucky/unlucky poem


The Korean Proverb 
 saeyeong jima 
recently came to life in my life

The meaning of the proverb
Is that you can never know whether something 
will be good or bad...

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My chair, 
at times over 
the past twelve weeks
my prison cell. 
Seven weeks more 
before my sentence
is completed. 
But today,
my chair is going to be
my time machine.

Not flashy and gaudy,
with a Christmas display
of flashing, colorful...

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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 to slog through sand, surf and mud.
Alas, too many boots...

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

     #Quote by Hirohito circa Dec 1942#

        ...

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Writing.com daily dew drop prompt write a food poem

the best meals of my life
has always been what my wife
cooks up for me every night

she is a genius in the kitchen
always making something great
from the simplest...

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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 forces were strong
And you fought with great might
The island of...

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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 I’m a pretty nice guy, otherwise OK.
You want to support...

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Iwo Jima reflection 1
10 December 2015

old shufflin' man aged ninety two
creaks out of bed 
slides his feet into old shufflin' shoes
draggin' ass
passin' gas
eyes his aging cat
stretching on the vent
"and this is how my life has...

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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 arms 
And no woman to walk by his side ...

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They gave their all, who stormed the beaches
Considering the Battle of Heartbreak Ridge,
Through steaming jungles farthest reaches
The Taliban showing no mercy, like savages.
 
Our military, that’s how far freedom’s reach is
Gladly giving all, what their...

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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 forces were strong
And you fought with great might
The island of...

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    His song swerved 
    suddenly
    missed the curve 
    and descended 
    into silence.

Still in Memory
Just a tall skinny...

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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 play tribute
 to many, Vietnam, World
 War II, Korean, Tomb...

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Do not debauch the banner--red, white, and blue,
By waving it above traitorous insurrectionists’ yell.
Old Glory was “so gallantly streaming” in 1812,
It has stood the tests of time tried and true
From Iwo Jima, the Japanese sulfur...

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