For Freedoms Glory

For Freedoms Glory

 

Sabers crossed and spurs dug deep.

The charge was made, their honor would keep.

 

Cannon balls roared and shots rang out.

Some fell to glory, the glory of battle.

 

Onward, they rode through the smoke dark as night.

Onward, they rode for freedom and might.

 

Closer they rode into the enemy lines.

They now could see fear in their enemies’ eyes.

 

Onward, they charged, the momentum did carry them.

Onward, they ride to the carnage that patiently waited them.

 

They reformed the spear as it dug deep in the lines.

Gathered together they struck the blow that would free our lives.

 

The battle was won that fateful day.

But to what cost from the brave that selflessly paid?

 

They are now laid to rest, the brave that had died.

Remember their price, the price they had paid.

 

So that we can live with the freedoms, we have to this day.

Reviews

[dw817]

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Looks to like you neatly and aptly named the 1812 Overture. Very victorious and triumphant music, definitely would set in time to the words you have written here. Nicely don, Ron.

Here's hoping future disputes with our neighboring countries are more intelligently worked out with less bloodshed. :7

[ron]

I had not thought about the 1812 Overture. But thank you for comparing it to such a great song. I belive that war and bloodshed should be the very last form of resolving anything.

[dw817]

You mentioned reforming the spear. I know there was another Star Trek episode that was interesting. The Klingons were teaching this primitive race of people how to make flintlock weapons.

Kirk, ultimately, could not find a solution as the anger between both tribes was so great - all he could do was teach flintlock weapons to the opposing side as well. Very sad. The story can be found here ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Private_Little_War

[ron]

Reforming the spear refers to...once you advance past the enemys lines you reform you men into a dimond shape (triangle) it pushes through the emeny much like the point of a spear would penitrate armor or flesh. Its very effective if done right.

[dw817]

Oh, I know so little about military maneuvers I didn't see that. I thought it was talking about a method of sharpening a spear. I tell ya, as a Neanderthal or Cro-Magnon, I don't think I would've survived in primitive times if it's fight or be killed.

[poetdoug]

Well written as usual Ron. I am always excited about Patriotic poems, but yours has a special cadence and quality to it that really 'puts the boots on the ground."

[ron]

Thank you for such a glowing review.

[Sheila Kline]

For freedom's glory we have many a fallen soldier to be thankful for! Thank God for their courage, their dedication, their sacrifices made to enable us to live in the land of the free and brave!
You speak of spurs, horses, and cannon balls so I am thinking this is a Revolutionary War battle since they were so close to see fear in their enemies' eyes. The advancing lines of the British put them "in your face".
Or, the Civil War?
Either battle, it is a write that makes me realize all the more how remarkable every one who serves is!!

[ron]

It was no spaciic battle I had in mind. It was all the battles that we have fought. I have not heard from you in a while. I am so glade you visited, shall I get out the tea and crumpets to feast? For I have missed you my dear poet; let us read.

[Sheila Kline]

Yes, let us read!! I have been busy editing some of my older writes, but I would love to have tea and crumpets. I must catch up on your new additions asap.

[ron]

In truth I would love to sit with you in person truely I would.

[shallimarRose]

Another stong poem paying respect to our fallen soldiers..
I am going to post one and send it to you my sweet soldier.. Thank you for your service.. xo Rose

[ron]

I am honored that you would concider something I have writen worthy to pass on.