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Today We Remember

May 23, 2010
By sunnyhunny PLATINUM, Litchfield, New Hampshire
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Today we remember our protectors
The valiant women and brave young men
Lieutenants and captains their directors
Courageous defenders of now and then

To soldiers who survived and came back home
To those who took their rest in Flanders Fields
I dedicate to you with thanks this poem
You’re heroes to be America’s shield

Those who rode into battle on horses
Combating to create a nation freed
Those serving today in the armed forces
Who fight with sacrifice and lacking greed

Today we remember those of our nation
Who battled for future generations

© Lena K., Marblehead, MA

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sunnyhunny PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 25 2010 at 4:34 pm
sunnyhunny PLATINUM, Litchfield, New Hampshire
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Thanks, I really appreciate it!
sunnyhunny PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 13 2010 at 8:37 pm
sunnyhunny PLATINUM, Litchfield, New Hampshire
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Thank youuu!
sunnyhunny PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 13 2010 at 8:37 pm
sunnyhunny PLATINUM, Litchfield, New Hampshire
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Thank you, and I agree.  People tend to take their sacrifices for granted.
thezebrasgray PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 12 2010 at 11:49 am
thezebrasgray PLATINUM, Taylorsville, Utah
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this is sooooo awesome!  i love it!
Just.A.Dream SILVER said...
on Jul. 11 2010 at 7:24 pm
Just.A.Dream SILVER, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
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Part of the J7X team. :)

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It was so deep! I love how you dedicated the poem to the soldiers, they definitely deserve it. :) And you had great diction in here!
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on Jul. 10 2010 at 1:12 pm
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That was awesome, very well-worded, nice rhyme and rhythm, and wonderful message.  We should always commemorate those who died defending our country.
sunnyhunny PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 18 2010 at 11:16 am
sunnyhunny PLATINUM, Litchfield, New Hampshire
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Thank you!  I read this in front of my whole school for memorial day!  It was quite frightening!  I'm glad I did it though.  :)
sunnyhunny PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 18 2010 at 11:14 am
sunnyhunny PLATINUM, Litchfield, New Hampshire
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Thanks, I'll check out your work too!
sunnyhunny PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 18 2010 at 11:14 am
sunnyhunny PLATINUM, Litchfield, New Hampshire
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Thanks, I definetly will!
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on Jun. 17 2010 at 8:36 pm
ShenelleCrystal SILVER, M, New York
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That was soooo good ! Don't stop writing your so good :) Come check out my poems , thank youu :)
Jane_P PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 17 2010 at 6:54 pm
Jane_P PLATINUM, San Clemente, California
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A great tribute to our many soldiers who often go without recognition. Fantastic, keep writing!
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on Jun. 17 2010 at 7:49 am
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wow, this is sooooo amazing/1!!!! i love this-awesome way of putting it-its sooooo good!!! please check out some of my work