This Poem was Submitted By: George R Palmer On Date: 2001-01-07 00:32:36 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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That My Love Ones Stay Free

One, two, three, four, the sound of marching feet, Shall I shout for victory, or will I meet defeat? For what purpose do I fight,for what reason do I kill? I only know the order passed, when ready fire at will. Steadily I march on, through mud, rain and sleet, occasionally I gaze, at the dead on the ground at my feet. Somebody's Son or Father there who had finally met the end, I asked oh God will I be next, at which corner, at which bend? My courage falters as I see them there, I can feel a trembling inside, the decision is mine to make now, as to whether to stand or hide. The answer comes quite clearly as I hear the trumpets call, my Country learned one thing from birth, for one, and one for all. One, two, three, four, marching, marching on, the sound of cannons at my side, as night gives way to dawn. All thought has finally left my mind, I've only one to save, and that is to remember, I was born in the land of the brave. That I must go on with the battle, no matter how weary I be, for my purpose is a little clearer now, to see that my loved ones stay free. To see that my country may never have the fear of a dictators gun, for this reason, and this one alone, I will fight till the battle is won.

Copyright © January 2001 George R Palmer

Additional Notes:
I know the stanza are not evened up but this is the way it came out.


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