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Open Poetry #42

American's Might

William James
Junior Member

since 2008-05-05

Posts 31
Ohio

0 posted 2008-05-06 12:24 PM

American’s Might

Here I am an American, proud to be born without hate
So lucky to have many opportunities and grow up great
Our military is so unmatched
As long as we’re not dispatched
To so many places that might determine their fate

I am reminded of a vet coming back after a length
Displaying his pride and his much improved strength
While receding down the hall
Our instructor gave a loud call
Apparent that his training was quite entrenched

While our services may each poke fun and make jokes
Of the other’s limitations, uniforms or ‘common-dotes’
We all share the same mission
Protecting freedom’s permission
To make mistakes ourselves and help other poor blokes

The right to live in a great society is not simply given
But earned by lives who are mourned by the smitten
Not to endeavor to this task
Means complying to any that ask
For we have no option but to do or die and stop livin’

Thanks to the forces of American power and might
The men and women brave who stand up and fight
Without them would be no USA
So to them we cheer for they
Deserve more than our thanks each and every night

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