Published by Family Friend Poems March 2018 with permission of the Author. This short poem for Veterans Day is to give honor to the many selfless heroes who sacrificed themselves in so many ways and in so many wars throughout history so that we can live in freedom. Many of the heroes will carry those scars forever! Classic Poems for Veterans Day. from “1915: The Trenches ” by Conrad Aiken. All night long we lie…. “ Field Manoevures ” by Richard Aldington. The long autumn grass beneath my body…. “ A Military Hospital ” by Vera Brittain. A mass of human wreckage, drifting in…. “ Not to Keep ” by Robert Frost. They sent him back to her. As they present the realities of life for soldiers returning home, the poets here refrain from depicting popular images of veterans. Still, there are familiar places: the veterans’ hospitals visited by Ben Belitt, Elizabeth Bishop, Etheridge Knight, and W.D. Snodgrass; the minds struggling with post-traumatic stress in Stephen Vincent Benét ... With honor, hope, and pride. 3. Grateful Hearts. For the courage they preserved. United, they bravely stand. We owe them more than a debt undone. As we commemorate Veterans Day, let us take a moment to reflect on the countless men and women who have selflessly served our country. With honor and duty, upon their chest. Their vigil, a silent oath, Protecting us, from South to North. Veterans of time, in quiet grace, Guarding the freedom of our place. 4. Forgotten Heroes. Whispered tales of forgotten heroes, Echo through time, in hushed zeroes. Celebrate Veterans Day with Poems of Honor, Remembrance. Every November 11, Americans celebrate those who have served in the armed forces and dedicated themselves to fighting for the greater good of the country. For this Veterans Day, we’ve compiled poems that recall the strength, courage, and patriotism of those who have served. Don’t ... An oath of the brave, a sacred vow, A plow of honor, a furrowed brow. Veterans, who took the oath, A growth of commitment, nothing loath. Their oath, a promise of service true, A due of duty, a through and through. On Veterans Day, the oath we recall, A call of honor, to one and all. 14. Whatever the reason, here are several poems that offer a space and the time to reflect as we pay honor to our country's veterans. (Click on the title to read the full text of each poem.) " Battleground" by William Trowbridge "Those nights I heard shouts from the dark of my parents’ room, he was back down in his foxhole, barking orders, taking ... Veterans Day Tribute by Michael Marks. This poem is a moving tribute to the bravery, sacrifice, and dedication of veterans. It acknowledges the challenges and dangers faced by soldiers, and expresses gratitude for their service. The Freedom I Will Always Cherish by SSG. Edgar “Ed” De La Cruz.
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