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War and Tragedy

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Contributor: R. Anne Shiever || Poem Categories

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What Are We Fighting For?

The country is at war, but many still do not understand
Tis time for a reality check so let me take you gently by the hand
I will lead you on an incredible journey
Till we all can see the Promised land

For what has been to painful to discuss
For those who have left this earth and gone before us
America, WE MUST FIGHT!
Come together; Unite!

For the many still suffering so, the prisoner's of war
And for all that we hold so very precious, and adore
America, WE MUST FIGHT!
Come together; Unite!

When the events of 9-11 swept them all so swiftly away
People stood in bewilderment on that dreadful day
America, WE MUST FIGHT!
Come together; Unite!

To live in a place with opportunity in this wonderful land
For Freedom, For Justice, For all that we stand
America, WE MUST FIGHT!
Come together; Unite!

We watched our young and old leave for battle to fight for what is right
As we say a prayer of comfort that our children are safe at night
America, WE MUST FIGHT!
Come together; Unite!

To raise our flag with Honor and the Pride that we all share
To bring our Nation's closer together to show them that we care
America, WE MUST FIGHT!
Come together; Unite!

Many have fought in a war before, so many too old to do it anymore
But the magnificent visions left so deeply in their mind
for a pursuit of happiness as they left loved ones so true, behind
America, WE MUST FIGHT! Come together; Unite!

For the mother's love as they hold their letters dear to their heart
As they watched with sadness as their families drift slowly apart
America, WE MUST FIGHT!
Come together; Unite!

Those medals of honor for saving a life, too
Fighting to save the RED, WHITE, AND BLUE
America, WE MUST FIGHT!
Come together; Unite!

As unborn children lie in a protected place
Just patiently waiting to be born into this human race
America, WE MUST FIGHT!
Come together; Unite!

For all those in this battle both family and friends
For our Great Country, this list never ends
America, WE MUST FIGHT!
Come together; Unite!

Each day the countless tears have been shed
Think about it... Is there ever enough said?
As they wait with dear hearts to come home to us again
To the sweet smell of roses, and the comfort of their own warm bed

America, WE MUST FIGHT! Come together; Unite!
Now, bow to say a prayer to our Great GOD above
Please Bless us all with the gifts of PEACE and LOVE
America, WE MUST FIGHT! Come together; Unite!

It's a very long difficult journey to another place and time
Now won't you open up the warmth in your hearts, don't you see
Ride closely now, hold tight, on your Angel's wings
Cause, they are fighting with all their might, for YOU and for ME

For all of America,
Hear them call!
WE MUST FIGHT!
Please one and all, come together; Unite!

By R. Anne Shiever
Copyright 2003
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