Vets Poems

Animal Poems 3

Animal Poems 3

These poems about animals include man's best friend, dogs, as well as cats, hamsters, whales, sea lions, caterpillars, butterflies, and even snails! 



Hell-Bound Hounds
by Michael R. Burch

We have five dogs and every one’s a sinner!
I swear it’s true—they’ll steal each other’s dinner!

They’ll hump before they’re married. That’s unlawful!
They’ll even screw in public. Eek,

Categories: vets, animal, best friend, cat,
Form: Rhyme

Shawnee Vets

(for America’s original true Veterans)

Government of Kings
where shall you bide?
Now that the
Great Horned Serpent
has appeared while
Thunderbirds screech
and lament in
desolate skies?

Oh great people of
Our Grandmother!
Amass your island
conjure the Turtle
retreat upon the seas
of your origination.

Oh Yakwawi!
Hairless Bear Monster
safeguard them
as they retreat from
their once
inviolable ground!
Shield and embrace them
prevent their ruination.

The pelts of the
Exalted Buffalo
could never thwart
the wicked deeds
Execution
Destruction
Subjugation
of

Categories: vets, war,
Form: Free verse

Our Vets Revised Layout

What are we to do regarding our war veterans?
They served and fought for their country
Many paid the ultimate price dying in a far off foreign land
Or were injured by enemy action often carrying the mental scars
The cost of being a veteran for freedom the freedom that we take for granted
It's been like this since the

Categories: vets, anxiety, appreciation, conflict, horror,
Form: Political Verse

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

I Am No One a Vets Story

I am no  one
The man alone at the alter holding the wilting rose
I am no one
Trapped within this pain only God and i alone know.
I am no one.
Standing alone at the bus stop in pouring rain
i am no one
Waiting behind you i hear you slander my good name
I am no one
Who waits on hold for

Categories: vets, death, loneliness, soldier,
Form: I do not know?

Greedy Vets

Greedy Vets 
I spend my days with greedy Vets,
It is plain for all to see.
My vets are very greedy,
For their labor there is a fee.

Their greed for knowledge is endless.
Their greed for answers is clear.
Their greed to heal consuming.
To fail their biggest fear.

Many years of study and toil,
It takes to learn the ropes.
To one day

Categories: vets, community, emotions, thanks, voice,
Form: I do not know?

Vets Know

Vets Know
                  by Odin Roark



Deployment
(Via Refrigerator Magnets)
 
Sweetheart

Should have told you

I’m sorry
I’ve buttered
the last piece
the heel
you never eat

Can you forgive me?

I toasted it
like you used to do
like you used to make
for me

I can’t be back for a while



I’m

Categories: vets, life, , memorial,
Form: Free verse

Tribute To Viet Nam Vets

Fifty years ago it began.
War in a distant, foreign land.
For a decade or more men gallantly served.
From devotion to duty they never swerved.

From every walk of life they came,
Trying a ruthless enemy to tame.
Leaving home, family, jobs and friend
They served where their beloved country did send.

Contrary to many most volunteered.
They were not by draft commandeered.
They

Categories: vets, thank you,
Form: Rhyme

Last Ride To the Vets

Many times we have taken this trip,

you just loved riding in the car,

it was your joy every time,

never seen a dog so happy,

as you were.


You touched my heart

in so many way,

as few dogs

ever did.


You were my best friend

and pal, you know that

don't you, if i even need

to ask.

You were such a pleasure,

I'm so proud to

Categories: vets, animals, dedicationtime, time,
Form: I do not know?

War Vets Dream

When he came from Nam he had a plan
That not many people would understand.
To help children see that not all in life
Was destruction and poverty.
With death and bombings all around
All he could hear was the children s sounds.

With tears in their eyes and not understanding why
Why so many bodies on the ground
And not a one

Categories: vets, children, warchildren, war, people,
Form: Rhyme