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Rated: ASR · Poetry · Military · #1780740
Poem about the men and women who have laid down their lives serving their country.
We left our mark
For good or for bad.

Following orders,
Together we stood.

Without concession,
We followed our leaders,

But never understanding
The true meaning of our stance,

Knowing that there was understanding
Somewhere far off and beyond,

We obeyed until our very last breath
So that meaning would be fulfilled,
Somewhere far off and beyond.

Following orders,
But never understanding,
We left our mark,
Without concession.
We obeyed until our very last breath,
Knowing that there was understanding
Somewhere far off and beyond.



Inspired by the poem “The Young Dead Soldiers” by Archibald MacLeish
1st Place Winner in Writer's Cramp Contest 5/31/11
3rd Place Winner in Honoring Our Veterens Contest 9/30/11





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