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

Patritoic USA and Military Gifts from The Bradford ExchangeTough Tex USA FlagPatriotic USA Caps

Contributor: Michael Bennett || Poem Categories

/tr>

War

country as flag

The hills are stained with the blood of men,
Where lay the wounded soul.
I'm here today to face my fears;
A tale so few have told.

The frontline piles the bodies high,
The days of peace are gone.
This war is for the broken home.
So tear my limbs away.

Death stands upon the mountain top;
To see his will exalt.
The evil way of hate is near;
Here comes the full assault.

A bloody cry, a lonely horse
Whose sword will be my end?
"Take arms my friend, prepare for death,
This battle now begins."

My hands go stiff in fear of death;
I do not want to die.
So long ago I vowed to fight,
And told my life goodbye.

My mind is saying "run and hide".
My heart is saying "stay".
I'm torn between my land and love.
They'll send me to my grave.

My friends will give their lives for me;
Their strength is all I need.
I'll stay and fight this war for them;
This is my destiny.

The mass of steel and flesh comes close,
So close I see their eyes.
I thrust my sword into the air,
I know I will not die.
Michael Bennett
Copyright 2002

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

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