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Give Me Strength

The ground is painted and the sky is torn
An old man passes and a baby is born
The war is over but the memories are strong
My time is coming; It can’t be long

The heroes are gone their stories engraved
They took their glory to the grave
The world is turning I can feel it spin
It feels like a fire burning within

I remember the sounds that they would make
I remember feeling the Earth shake.
“God give me strength”, I said aloud
As I stormed the beaches feeling proud

I fought with honor yet I lived in fear
And as my brothers died beside me I shed no tears
Now I feel the pain of my brothers long ago
And I finally pull the trigger because I’m going home

Copyright © Harley Giles | Year Posted 2012


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Date: 6/5/2016 9:06:00 PM

Harley, well penned. Enjoyed reading your thoughts and words today. *SKAT*
Date: 5/7/2012 1:11:00 PM

Congratulations on your win in the "Holding out for a Hero" contest Harley. Love, Carol
Date: 5/7/2012 11:46:00 AM

Belated Congratulations on your win Harley xx
Date: 5/6/2012 9:29:00 AM

Sad very sad..we make death bringer out of young one who were never meant to hold anothers death on their soul, it is an unforgettable act. Many never forgive themselfs & being alled a hero is a hollow sound. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Date: 5/6/2012 7:54:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Harley. Excellent write. Nice going. Kudos, Ralph
Date: 5/5/2012 9:33:00 PM

Congratulations on your win Harley
Date: 5/5/2012 6:03:00 PM

Reads almost like an old time minstrel song. Well done and congratulations on your big win. Love, Joyce
Date: 4/27/2012 3:09:00 PM

hi,its nice stopping by to read your poem..welcome to poetry....hope you find it exciting here like i did
Date: 4/24/2012 1:21:00 PM

What a delightful read, very meaningful poem well done really enjoyed ;)
Date: 4/23/2012 4:57:00 AM

A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Harley. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love, Carol
Date: 4/22/2012 4:34:00 PM

I like your poem very much! Very expressive... Terry
Date: 4/22/2012 3:24:00 PM

I can feel the pain in this beautifully written poetry... But we cannot change what's gone can we? ... A great reminder!! Thanks for sharing... 'Be strengthened in the Lord" ... Love Diana
Date: 4/22/2012 3:11:00 PM

Very nive rhythm and flow of wrods in this poem. Sad end, though.

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