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An inspiration I had on Flag Day

I made a promise

To God, to country, to myself--

A promise to defend you

And everything you represent

I took that promise seriously

More seriously, probably,

Than I did my wedding vows.

 

So off to defend you I went

Leaving behind family, friends,

And all that I held dear,

Because of my oath of fidelity

To a piece of cloth

About five feet long and three feet wide,

Inlaid with white stars and red stripes.

 

I'm not sorry I made that choice

Although the price I paid was high

Because the things you gave me--

Courage, resolve, and my sacred honor--

Were worth more to me than life itself

And all the beauty in it

Reviews

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Well done ... Thank you!

[emz]

I loved this.... it made me cry, my son will be going to afgahn soon he will be passing out in August with the royal artillery and i love poems about the forces... they are always so moving as was yours... wonderful poem



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[BenightedWhispers]

This is fantastic! I had a grandpa that used to be in the navy for 2 years, and I have two sisters, a brother-in-law all over seas. One of my sisters is in Afganastan and my brother-in-law is over in Iraq for the 4th time. I aplaud you for writing such an outstanding piece.

[WordMaster]

I enjoyed this read

And�

Thank you for what you have given me�.

The gift of being free �.

[Ron B]

Amen brother.

[Becca]

This poem is outstanding and I am passing it on.
Thank you!

[Berserker[Diktator Von ..]

I greatly enjoyed this piece...most civilians have no idea the sacrifices our troops make over seas. They do not know about the invisible scars that go along with warfare, as well as the physical scars...Great job on this piece! =)

Love,
Berserk

[Rie Sheridan Rose]

Very powerful piece. It has a strong sense of patriotism underlying it. Well done.