USA Patriotism! ... "Showcasing Pride of America"USA Store! ... American / Patriotic themed gift products at USA Patriotism!

Home - Articles - Heroes - Photos - Poems - Stories - Students - Music - Videos
Quotes - Speeches - References - Great Patriots - Honor Halls - Stars for Troops
USA's Birth - New Content
- About - Contact - Press
- CureNow - Donate
- Privacy

Click To Google Search USA Patriotism!
USA Patriotism! YouTube ChannelJoin / Like the USA Patriotism! Facebook pagePinterestLinkedInUSA Patriotism! Instagram ChannelUSA Patriotism! On TwitterUSA Patriotism! at Flickr

Patriotic Poems
War and Tragedy

Collectibles, apparel, and other gifts ... for Marines, Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, and veterans!  
 

Contributor: Shannon Baker | Poem Categories

Understand

country as flag

I understand why
you joined the Army.
You said you wanted
to make a difference.

I understand why
you went to boot camp.
You said it would
make you stronger.

I understand why
you answered that call,
You said cause
it was your job.

I understand why
you went to that foreign land.
You said it was to
fight for our country.

But what I don't understand,
is why you had to die?
You came to me one night
in my dreams and said
''Cause I died for your freedom''.

By Shannon Baker
Copyright 2007
Listed September 26, 2007

It is illegal to use this poem without the author's permission.
~~ Send your comments and/or use permission request to
Shannon. ~~

Poem Use Permission Request
USA Patriotism! cannot provide use permission for a poem or an author's email address if not listed below the poem. Only the author or a legal representative can grant permission. Try a search engine to find the author's contact information for a use permission request or if it is available for public use.
Note: Poems authored in the 1700s and 1800s can be used with reference to the author.

Comment on this poem

USA Gifts Store! ... over 1,000 American / Patriotic themed products at USA Patriotism! USA / Americana theme ... polo shirts, t-shirts, shorts, hats, caps, swimwear, sweatshirts, hoodies, hats, jackets, under garments, and other apparel items American Pride: Poems Honoring America and Her Patriots! by David G. Bancroft
War and Tragedy Poems | Poem Categories