A POETRY TRIBUTE TO OUR VETERANS

by COUNTRYMOM

Rated: 18+ · Folder · Military · #972994

Organization attempt of my military-related poetry

A folder for the military-related poetry I've written -

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LETTER/MEMO

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A LETTER FROM HOME

Rated: E · Contest Entry · #1780433

A letter to our troops - for the Letter From Home contest with thanks!

Created: May 29th, 2011

Modified: Jun 25th, 2011

Size: 4.57 KB

Genres: Contest Entry, Military, Emotional

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POETRY

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OLD GLORY

Rated: E · Personal · #1759129

Trying a different form (for me) - a bit of Haiku (I think)

Created: Mar 12th, 2011

Modified: Mar 13th, 2011

Size: 0.20 KB

Genres: Personal, Emotional

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POETRY

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THOSE WHO SERVE, THOSE WHO WAIT

Rated: ASR · Military · #1663468

Written for those who are serving in the military and for the families that wait at home.

Created: Apr 10th, 2010

Modified: Apr 14th, 2010

Size: 1.90 KB

Genres: Military, Emotional, Family

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POETRY

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THE TENDER SHOOTS OF GRASS

Rated: ASR · Contest Entry · #1643474

Some things pop into ahat's left of my mind and beg to be written...

Created: Feb 7th, 2010

Modified: Sep 7th, 2013

Size: 1.14 KB

Genres: Contest Entry, Emotional, Personal

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POETRY

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WHITE THE ROSE

Rated: ASR · Personal · #1643236

Sometimes the poems come through the kindness of friends who inspire.

Created: Feb 6th, 2010

Modified: Mar 5th, 2010

Size: 1.49 KB

Genres: Personal, Emotional

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POETRY

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FIELDS OF GREEN

Rated: ASR · Holiday · #1562868

Written for Memorial Day 2009, with a salute to our troops!

Created: May 21st, 2009

Modified: May 24th, 2009

Size: 1.83 KB

Genres: Holiday, Emotional, Military

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POETRY

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ECHO OF AMAZING GRACE

Rated: E · Other · #1524637

Written for Sam, who was a medic in Korea - praying for his recovery

Created: Feb 4th, 2009

Modified: Feb 8th, 2009

Size: 1.17 KB

Genres: Other

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POETRY

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AN OLD SOLDIER

Rated: ASR · Military · #1515889

It is the old soldiers who remember to honor the men and women serving today!

Created: Jan 14th, 2009

Modified: Jan 18th, 2009

Size: 2.78 KB

Genres: Military, Personal, Emotional

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POETRY

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MAY THE STARS FOREVER SHINE

Rated: ASR · Contest · #1489080

Written for the Traditional Poetry Contest, praying for our country's freedom -

Created: Oct 26th, 2008

Modified: Dec 9th, 2009

Size: 1.43 KB

Genres: Contest, Military, Writing

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POETRY

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THUNDERBIRDS WHO FLY NO MORE

Rated: ASR · Contest · #1469214

Written for Monty's Traditional Poetry Contest and inspired by a Korean War veteran

Created: Sep 1st, 2008

Modified: Sep 10th, 2008

Size: 2.38 KB

Genres: Contest, Military, Emotional

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POETRY

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WOUNDED SOLDIER, ARMY NURSE

Rated: ASR · Romance/Love · #1448438

Written for a friend who just lost his wife, a former Army nurse

Created: Jul 8th, 2008

Modified: Jul 9th, 2008

Size: 1.66 KB

Genres: Romance/Love, Friendship

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POETRY

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VETERAN'S DAY ON TURNBERRY STREET

Rated: E · Military · #1346528

Written for The Turnberry Street Campfire by Kansaspoet

Created: Nov 11th, 2007

Modified: Nov 11th, 2007

Size: 1.13 KB

Genres: Military

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POETRY

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TAPS FOR DR. BOB

Rated: ASR · Military · #1345876

Written for a Korean War Medic, one he will not ever see -

Created: Nov 10th, 2007

Modified: Nov 10th, 2007

Size: 1.88 KB

Genres: Military, Emotional, Friendship

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POETRY

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GOOD INTENTIONS

Rated: ASR · Contest · #1345671

Written for Sherri Gibson's wonderful COLORING THE WORLD CONTEST - in memory of a veteran

Created: Nov 9th, 2007

Modified: Nov 9th, 2007

Size: 1.33 KB

Genres: Contest, Emotional, Military

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POETRY

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A VETERAN'S CREED

Rated: ASR · Military · #1293401

To honor every veteran for their service to our country -

Created: Jul 18th, 2007

Modified: Jul 19th, 2007

Size: 0.96 KB

Genres: Military, Personal, Inspirational

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POETRY

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HOW CAN I THANK YOU?

Rated: ASR · Military · #1292792

A special thank you to my Band of Brothers -

Created: Jul 17th, 2007

Modified: Jul 18th, 2007

Size: 1.76 KB

Genres: Military, Personal

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POETRY

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LITTLE SISTER

Rated: ASR · Contest · #1268232

Written for Monty's Traditional Poetry Contest, dedicated to my Band of Brothers

Created: May 27th, 2007

Modified: May 28th, 2007

Size: 2.28 KB

Genres: Contest, Military, Personal

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POETRY

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THE SOUND OF TAPS

Rated: ASR · Military · #1265359

Dedicated to Val Simonds, a Korean War Veteran in the Band Of Brothers

Created: May 21st, 2007

Modified: May 21st, 2007

Size: 1.80 KB

Genres: Military, Emotional, Friendship

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POETRY

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WILD UNDER THE SUN

Rated: 18+ · Contest · #1251306

Written for Lynn Hicks' Contest "Take My Phrase, Please" using one of her prompts

Created: Apr 21st, 2007

Modified: Apr 21st, 2007

Size: 1.84 KB

Genres: Contest, Military, Death

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POETRY

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THE REUNION

Rated: ASR · Military · #1250325

Written for the 45th Infantry Division's Band of Brothers

Created: Apr 19th, 2007

Modified: Apr 19th, 2007

Size: 1.79 KB

Genres: Military, Personal, Emotional

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POETRY

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A SOLDIER'S DREAM

Rated: ASR · Contest · #1229833

Written for Stormy Lady's Poetry Newsletter and Contest

Created: Mar 9th, 2007

Modified: Feb 20th, 2011

Size: 1.26 KB

Genres: Contest, Emotional, Military

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POETRY

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VIA AIR MAIL

Rated: ASR · Contest · #1215143

Written for Stormy Lady's Poetry Newsletter and Contest

Created: Feb 9th, 2007

Modified: Mar 26th, 2011

Size: 1.73 KB

Genres: Contest, Romance/Love, Military

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POETRY

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CARE PACKAGES

Rated: ASR · Military · #1191412

For our troops are welcomed, along with letters and cards - anytime of the year!

Created: Dec 16th, 2006

Modified: Dec 17th, 2006

Size: 2.28 KB

Genres: Military, Personal, Emotional

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POETRY

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FOREVER IN MY HEART

Rated: 18+ · Military · #1191204

On December 11, 2006, three more Marines paid the ultimate sacrifice..

Created: Dec 16th, 2006

Modified: Dec 16th, 2006

Size: 2.13 KB

Genres: Military, Death, Emotional

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POETRY

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THE ROAD TO WINTER

Rated: 13+ · Contest · #1175665

Written for Take My Phrase, Please contest - using word prompts

Created: Nov 5th, 2006

Modified: Oct 8th, 2008

Size: 1.73 KB

Genres: Contest, Military, Emotional

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POETRY

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STARFYRE

Rated: ASR · Military · #1171006

Written for a beloved former member of The Veterans Group. I shall miss him.

Created: Oct 23rd, 2006

Modified: Oct 23rd, 2006

Size: 1.43 KB

Genres: Military, Personal, Emotional

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POETRY

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GRANNY'S OLD FLAG

Rated: ASR · Contest · #1149320

That old flag is a national treasure and many a "Granny" keeps it flying high

Created: Aug 26th, 2006

Modified: Apr 2nd, 2011

Size: 2.25 KB

Genres: Contest, Family, Emotional

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POETRY

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NATIONAL POW/MIA RECOGNITION DAY

Rated: ASR · Contest · #1128289

Written for the Special Day of the Month Contest

Created: Jul 6th, 2006

Modified: Jun 5th, 2007

Size: 1.56 KB

Genres: Contest, Military, Emotional

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POETRY

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THE FIRST SHOT

Rated: 18+ · Military · #1101434

Written, just because - a free verse on the pain of war

Created: May 3rd, 2006

Modified: May 3rd, 2006

Size: 1.32 KB

Genres: Military, Personal

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POETRY

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PRAYERS FOR SAM

Rated: ASR · Friendship · #1086409

Written for a Korean War veteran diagnosed with cancer

Created: Mar 25th, 2006

Modified: Mar 26th, 2006

Size: 1.61 KB

Genres: Friendship, Health, Emotional

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POETRY

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SPECIAL PEOPLE

Rated: ASR · Contest · #1074806

Written for the Honoring Our Veterans Contest, but dedicated to a special friend

Created: Feb 24th, 2006

Modified: Feb 24th, 2006

Size: 2.26 KB

Genres: Contest, Military, Emotional

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POETRY

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LAST MUSTER

Rated: ASR · Military · #1035566

Dedciated to Bill Oelkers, a Korean War veteran and retired Fire Chief

Created: Nov 18th, 2005

Modified: Nov 18th, 2005

Size: 2.40 KB

Genres: Military, Inspirational, Death

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DAY IS DONE

Rated: ASR · Military · #982846

Written for John McLain, who fought a gallant battle in Korea and with cancer

Created: Jun 21st, 2005

Modified: Jun 21st, 2005

Size: 2.11 KB

Genres: Military, Death, Emotional

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PROSE

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DEFENDING THE U.S.A..

Rated: 18+ · Personal · #970464

and why bashing it brings my response -

Created: May 15th, 2005

Modified: May 16th, 2005

Size: 3.45 KB

Genres: Personal, Emotional, Military

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SOMEWHERE IN ETERNITY

Rated: ASR · Military · #940921

Written for my "adopted" brothers -

Created: Feb 19th, 2005

Modified: Feb 19th, 2005

Size: 1.52 KB

Genres: Military, Personal

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POETRY

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PROUD STAIN

Rated: 13+ · Contest · #937522

Written for Lexi's Poetry CHallenge Contest

Created: Feb 9th, 2005

Modified: Feb 9th, 2005

Size: 2.10 KB

Genres: Contest, Military

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FOREVER, TAPS

Rated: ASR · Personal · #922038

Dedicated to a Korean War Veteran

Created: Dec 30th, 2004

Modified: Dec 30th, 2004

Size: 1.21 KB

Genres: Personal, Friendship, Emotional

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LYRICS

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WHERE THE EAGLES FLY

Rated: ASR · Military · #905233

My attempt at a song - revised - hopefully better!

Created: Nov 4th, 2004

Modified: Jul 28th, 2009

Size: 2.22 KB

Genres: Military, Emotional

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POETRY

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DISGRACE

Rated: 13+ · Experience · #698631

A veteran faces a knife attack

Created: Jun 1st, 2003

Modified: Jun 1st, 2003

Size: 2.21 KB

Genres: Experience, Emotional, Tragedy

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ANSWERING THE CALL

Rated: ASR · Military · #596827

A nationwide call for memories -

Created: Dec 30th, 2002

Modified: Jan 4th, 2003

Size: 2.24 KB

Genres: Military, Personal, Opinion

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