There are signs of freedom
Clear across this land
The battlefield scars are many
A fighting soldier’s brand
They wear the armor proud
So honored and glad
To serve this great country
They are patriots with bravery clad
The stones a constant reminder
Of brothers who are gone
When the bloodshed was over
They were left to carry on
Some have marched into battle
So earnestly and young
Many wars there have been
Much fighting they have done
They soon became a man
A fighting soldier’s creed
To defend this great land
They all took the lead
Freedom sails on wings
They paid the ultimate price
We should never forget
Their courage and sacrifice
Let the bells of freedom ring
For the red, white and blue
There are heroes among us
Let’s wave old glory too
© Susie Swanson, 2014
Happy Memorial Day everyone. May we wave it proudly and always remember their great sacrifices.
OH Susie. Exquisite!
ReplyDeleteThank you and Happy Memorial Day.
DeleteSo true, Susie. Freedom is not free.
ReplyDeleteThanks Elaine. True!!
DeleteSusie, This is a great tribute to our true American heroes. Blessings to you and yours for a wonderful weekend, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteThank you Susie. The same to you and yours. xo
DeleteHello There, We just got home from a great week--which was a terrific 'healing' experience for me --as I recover from gallbladder surgery followed by that wicked infection... You'll have to check out my blog post today (if you haven't done so yet).
ReplyDeleteLove your poem today... PERFECT... Thanks!
Happy Memorial Day to you and yours... Let's never forget those men and women (past and present) who were/are in the Armed Forces and have done so much to give us the FREEDOM we have today. God Bless ALL of them and God Bless the USA.
Hugs,
Betsy