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For The Land Of The Free

For The Land Of The Free

A Poem by Pure Hope
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A piece for all those who fight for their country, whatever that country may be. And especially for those fighting for me. No matter what the politicians are fighting for.

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Fighting many miles away from your home,
follow your leader, this Earth you may roam;

finding out reasons the war had begun,

America's safety just being one.

Going through time trained in heat and full sun,

sent to the front against enemy guns,

pushing to get those soldiers on the run,
seeing first hand the faces of the young.

In horrid weather you still stand your ground,

even if backup is not to be found;

night lights up as deadly shrapnel surrounds,

brains echoes later with deafening sounds.

Life or death as choice, you find you learn fast,
learning tricks to avoid gasses and blasts,
drained of your soul, your tour's over at last,
heading home, hoping to make this your past.

In honor of your return, actions change,

from past wars to now their view rearranged,
Vietnam even caused some to estrange,

from the respect you earned you were shortchanged.

Truth be told I am so proud to know you,
the courage and fervor you have held true
gives me hope for this country's future days;
loyalty like yours can help blaze new ways.

© 2013 Pure Hope


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Peace first and foremost lady especially if the wars are unjust wars that is fought for corporate America ( oil and others ) and the one based on all faulty intelligence which killed and maimed hundreds of thousands of innocent people in Iraq and Afghanistan. Wars should be directed only at the person or group that committed the act and taking in consideration innocent people at all times. I'm pretty sure you do not support the war that was waged on American Indians or any other groups in history.
I support truth and peace not pride which is a sin before the fall and waning to be the police of the world.
Only the wars that are necessary are the ones in complete self defense against the perpetrators only and to lift up some oppression on some people by helping them do the job not getting involved into their civil wars...My opinion only and I hope you don't get offended...:)

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pure Hope

10 Years Ago

Okay, hold on, you do something that is often happening. You are mistaking my pride in the people wh.. read more
Pure Hope

10 Years Ago

Wars are ridiculous and would be solved quickly if the real people behind the wars were put on the f.. read more
Sami Khalil

10 Years Ago

I think we are on the same page . Thank you kindly . Just sharing ...:)



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Peace first and foremost lady especially if the wars are unjust wars that is fought for corporate America ( oil and others ) and the one based on all faulty intelligence which killed and maimed hundreds of thousands of innocent people in Iraq and Afghanistan. Wars should be directed only at the person or group that committed the act and taking in consideration innocent people at all times. I'm pretty sure you do not support the war that was waged on American Indians or any other groups in history.
I support truth and peace not pride which is a sin before the fall and waning to be the police of the world.
Only the wars that are necessary are the ones in complete self defense against the perpetrators only and to lift up some oppression on some people by helping them do the job not getting involved into their civil wars...My opinion only and I hope you don't get offended...:)

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pure Hope

10 Years Ago

Okay, hold on, you do something that is often happening. You are mistaking my pride in the people wh.. read more
Pure Hope

10 Years Ago

Wars are ridiculous and would be solved quickly if the real people behind the wars were put on the f.. read more
Sami Khalil

10 Years Ago

I think we are on the same page . Thank you kindly . Just sharing ...:)

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Added on March 24, 2013
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Tags: poetry, war, military, loyalty, pride, freedom

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Pure Hope
Pure Hope

Heartbreak Lake, MN



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Started to write basic poetry in my teens, now with "real" poets I am honing my craft. My poems found here are already on my AllPoetry site. Same name, as here. My muse is love, be it love of nature t.. more..

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