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Contributor: Andrea M. Paterson || Poem Categories

Those Willing To Fight

country as flag
In these past few days and in the weeks ahead,
much has happened, there will be more I dread.
I know deep in the very depths of my soul,
what we do is something righteous and bold.

Freedom you see, not a God given right,
But something given to us all by those willing to fight.
Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen alike,
whose blood was shed for our constitutional rights!

Some fought right here to form the USA.
Some fought and died in lands far away!
One thing remains true, even today, as our men and women fight.
They are protecting freedom. They are protecting our lives.

It's not just freedom for you and me.
It's freedom for all in the world, don't you see?
9/11 took more than just American lives,
it touched thousands of lives in the world, that's why we fight!

To stop the evil that lurks about,
we vowed to find them all and root them out!!
So please stand strong and try to unite!
You don't have to agree with this war that we fight.

Just think of the freedom's each day you enjoy,
and then of the families with loved ones deployed.
They are all fighting to keep this world free,
from terrorist and ALL that support them.
Can't you see!

Pray that we are successful in our fight,
and that the Iraqi people will be freed from their terrible plight.
So I will as again, think, please before you speak.
The word you say can cause great grief!
To those Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen alike.
Your words tear at the hearts of those willing to fight.
It insults their families and disrespects all they sacrifice!

Please don't forget why we are free. Respect the flag,
display her for all to see!
One nation under God, indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all!
Don't you remember those words, have you forgotten them all?

To all of those willing to fight,
God Bless you for your courage and sacrifice!

By Andrea M. Paterson
Copyright 2003

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