Ol' Glory!

by Commando

~RHYMING POEM~WAR and HISTORY Contest Winner

Dedicated to Cathy!

Ol' Glory!
*From my soul, through my heart, by my hand, this is written for you, Cathy*
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We stand in the shadow of Ol' Glory, we're ready to fight today.
Side-by-side, with tons of pride, we're alone on foreign ground.
I say a prayer for you and our baby; so near in mind while away.
Knowing you're back home for me muffles war's horrid sound.

Quietly waiting; yet, anticipating the Viet Cong's on their way.
I think back to our last kiss and the clickety-clack of the train.
Waving goodbye; tears in our eyes; I promise to return one day.
But, within our hearts, miles apart, we must bear the lonely pain.

Suddenly, in the dark of night, something glitters nearby as I hear
the earth-shaking, blood-curdling, gut-wrenching noises resound.
Rat-tat-tat--Kaboom--Kaboom! The enemy has arrived and is near.
"Down, Commandos! Load and lock; the guerillas are all around."

"C'mon, men! Let's move, show the colors, then kick butt once again.
Let's rumble, give them the cold steel, and show 'em how we fight.
Hurrah! Shoot 'em all, and bring this slaughter quickly to an end."
"Ho Chi Minh! Your guerillas are history, 'cause we'll win tonight!"

My Darling, please don't worry, although the loneliness still nips.
So, let your mind erase all of war's disgrace, and what I gotta do.
Just hold me steadfast in your heart, with my kisses on your lips.
As promised, even if I die in battle, my spirit shall return to you.
~~~~~~~
"Damn the torpedoes full speed ahead!"
Quote: Rear Admiral David Glasgow Farragut

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~~~RHYMING POEM~~~WAR and HISTORY
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A Salute, my friends! "They did not die in vain; yet, marched on to become our heroes while making immortal their patriotism and virtue. No death is too insignificant to remember when that life was lost at the behest of society. May we always pay tribute for their service to America. I pray we never forget the moral strength and awesome power that can flow when united together in a just cause." Thank you for reading my work, and to Cleo85 for the commendable artwork. Happy Armed Forces Day and God Bless. Respectfully with Admiration, Bill.

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