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Teen Poetry #8

American Pride

bekahlekah45
Senior Member

since 2006-03-14

Posts 533

0 posted 2006-11-30 05:50 PM

A high symbolic banner
Waves freely on conquered land,
Heroes of our country salute
As they proudly take a stand

Sincere fidelity charterizes
These brash soldiers of war;
They carried on, although
Apprehensive of what was in store

Homage should be given
To these brave compliant men,
For we would not have freedom
If it had not been for them.

These are not the only ones
To whom we should give praise.
For so many others have never
Ceased to amaze.

Patrick Henry, among others,
Was an honorable man indeed.
The famous words he spoke
Have made for an memorable speech.

"Give me liberty,
Or give me death!"
Until it was given,
Patrick would not rest.

If not for the resolve
And the consistenct of one;
Or America, what on earth
Would have become?

The deeds of this heroes
Seem almost insurpassing,
And the stories of their quests
Will definitely be lasting.

Thought of these men
Bring nothing but pride,
So do not let memories
Of America's heroes die.

stargal
Senior Member

since 2006-03-06

Posts 1352
OR USA

1 posted 2006-12-05 11:01 AM

Well, I liked this one a lot! And I have no idea why no one has posted on it yet but I'm honored to be the first. I love how you put P.H. in there and his quote, it was a nice idea.

Thanks for sharing this piece; it's a nice reminder of how much thanks we owe to others.

"I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the stars." - Og Mandino @-->---

rhia_5779
Senior Member

since 2006-06-09

Posts 1334
California

2 posted 2006-12-05 01:40 PM

Thought of these men
Bring nothing but pride,
So do not let memories
Of America's heroes die.
This was a very fitting tribute to the heroes of our country . I also like how you put the pride in. THe last stanza really wrapped it all up too.

bekahlekah45
Senior Member

since 2006-03-14

Posts 533

3 posted 2006-12-05 05:44 PM

thanks guys! i appreciate the comments!

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