One more day.

Wars need to end. No-one win in war.

Twenty one gun salute

                           

                        Loyalty
                        Duty
                        Respect
                        Selfless service
                        Honor
                        Integrity
                        Personal courage
                      (Soldier creed)


Standing tall and looking good.
Ought to be in Hollywood.



Brotherhood of Soldiers.
Ain't no race or religion.


Three old timers from WW2.
Shoot their rifles 7 times each.
I go to them and shake their hands.
Thank them for coming so far.
They give me a smile and tell me,
we must give our brother a proper goodbye.


I hold my Father's two silver stars.
His most precious possessions.
He never spoke of the Korea .


When he was drunk on too much rum.
He talked to dead comrads at the kitchen table.
Left behind in the Korea dirt.


I'm proud to be part of the biggest Brotherhood.
We take care of our brothers and sisters.


Wars never end.


Soldiers keep marching.
Head high.
Unafraid.
Proud to be Soldiers for the USA.


Freedom is very costly.
Many men and woman have paid for us to be
free to chose our goals and dreams.


Pray for the Soldiers.
Pray for their families.
Pray for the day when the soldiers
are home safe and sound.


One more day.
We be through.
I be glad.
And so will you.




                           Coyote
                         9 Sept 2009

Author's Note

Thank you for reading.

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

What a touching write this is. You obviously loved your father very much. No, wars do not end. They continue in the lives and hearts of the soldiers who come home. Families are ripped apart and for those who don't return, the memories are always there. Your father was a brave soldier and not bragging about his wartime days proved his character. Heartfelt words here. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

I follow his footsteps. I ensure my kids didn't. Being a Soldiers can teach you too much. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Inspiring Writer]

Wow, what a great as well as a honorable write. Great job, liked the words you used in this piece. Heartfelt write.

[CagedEnigma]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful write. I had an uncle who fought for our country's freedom. I always looked up to him. It's true, soldiers are special. They have this inspiring aura that radiates from their words, actions and whatever they do.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for reading and the comment. I hold freedom and human rights as very important. We can't allow a fearful government to trick us to believe they must control all things.

[Stella Armour]

soldiers are a special breed of people, they are selfless in their caring for their brothers and country.. this is a lovely tribute to your much loved father and all the soldiers who are still fighting in wars today....in the name of peace and freedom....

[Coyote Poetry]

I lost many good friends to war. I'm tire of war. I don't understand why people are killing each other all through our world. Each life is important. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[Stella Armour]

i think it is all to do with greed my friend ..each government wants power over the others and so they send innocent young men to fight and kill each other in the world power struggle.. it is ridiculous

[Lee Foreman]

Great Post!!!...We need to really bring our troops back...No lies

[Ravyne Hawke]

This is a beautiful dedication to soldiers everywhere. Those who came back and those who died on the battlefield. I pray every day to end war.

[Coyote Poetry]

Me too. I'm tire of war. I don't want my grandsons fighting wars. I want them to know life filled with dreams and hope. Not the lesson of guns and death.

[Ravyne Hawke]

I can understand that.. guns and death have been the norm for so long, it will be hard to shake it.. but not impossible.

[one sky]

"Wars never end." A sad truth. This is so touching. It's really hard to be a soldier...to see the same pictures during war. Pictures that you'll never forget in your life and will always haunt you even in your sleep.

The last part is what I like...which reflects hope for everyone. Good job, CP. :)

[CrochetRie]

You write with such rich description that the reader can't help but feel your words.

[Katiya K]

This poem is so touching! I got the shivers when reading this because there is nothing more truer than the statement that freedom is not free. I'm glad you are honoring the veterans and soldiers who are active and those who gave their lives for our country. My grandparents, my uncle, and my dad are in the army and this poem is so relatable and close to heart. I would love to share it with my grandpa, maybe I will leave it by his grave.

[Coyote Poetry]

I was a Soldier for 15 years. Taught me life can be fair for all people. We cannot forget the cost of freedom. Your Grandfather would be honored you are thinking about him. Thank you for reading and the comment.

[waif]

I enjoy the details you choose to insert into your poems, it makes them very personal which I always feel makes a poem memorable.

There's always a heavy price for liberty, I am thankful for those who would put themselves in that position willingly. Your poem is a wonderful tribute, full of the life (personal detail) that deserves to be showcased.

Enjoyed reading this.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Sylvie for reading. So many good men and woman had died for freedom. Freedom must be protected.