Last One Standing

This is for my dad, who was a Marine.

I'll be on the ground,

The last one standing.

Through the bombs and blows,

Even if anyone isn't commanding.

I'll run though the explosions,

If it means to save one of our men.

At home I'll pray for their lives,

Even write letters to them with my old quill pen.

My scars are my stories,

The wounds were my fate.

I just wish the memories,

Would just go abate.

Far off into the sea,

They should be carried away.

Never to be seen again,

It wouldn't be my bane.

In life and in death,

The soldiers fight to defend our rights.

Our country, our freedom,

Even when the bullets bite.

The generals shouting commands,

The soldiers obeying their orders.

Risking their lives,

Saving others even if they plunder.

"The Few, The Proud.

Marines."

Reviews

[Phillitup]

This is beautiful and I can't help but know what family member of yours inspired you. You should be proud of this piece of writing. I'm terrible at writing rhyming poems. You should be happy that you have that gift. Although this may be symbolic for something else, I feel as though this also expresses things beside what our soldiers give up so that we may be free. This brings me to another time and another place, closer to home. Someplace where people must fight to save the fate of the "world". This is truly inspiring. Good write!

[Savior of Time]

Thanks philitup. I can only really write rhyming poems. It just feels right. Glad you like it :)

[ms. barrie]

brilliant poem,
Even write letters to them with my old quill pen.
My scars are my stories,
The wounds were my fate.
I just wish the memories,
Would just go abate.
Far off into the sea,
They should be carried away.
Never to be seen again,
It wouldn't be my bane.
In life and in death,
The soldiers fight to defend our rights.
Our country, our freedom,

eloquently penned, with amazing rhyme and flow. thanks for sharing, and
for your reviews :)

[Savior of Time]

Thanks! I worked a while on it. I'm glad you liked it :)

[ms. barrie]

very much so, you welcome, thank you for sharing your poetry :)

[Savior of Time]

Of course. I'm glad this a piece of poetry worth sharing.