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The Eagle's Silent Tears
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Though I already posted a Memorial Day poem, these words kept rattling around in my head so I decided to release them to the page.


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"Only those who have served, know the true flavor of freedom.." Anon.


The Eagle’s Silent Tears


 

To all our mighty, brave who fell

While fighting in a war zone hell


For those who came back incomplete

Who now sleep on our homeland street

For the families of these soldiers, proud

Who’s tears flow free amid the crowd

The Bugler’s call rings on the air

As our country stands in silent prayer

 

While our nation’s anthem we do sing

Under clear blue skies to freedom’s ring

Without the fight of soldiers brave

Who within the lines, their all they gave

We’d live our life without freedom’s song

In a nation that was not so strong

And a life without freedom, it’s sad to say

Is not worth living for even one day

 

So on this day and all the rest

Please honor those who did their best

And though they fell to warring guns

Be humbled by our country’s sons

Who marched alone into harms way

To keep us safe for another day

For without their strength we’d not be free

And we’d live our lives without liberty

 

God bless all who have fallen, all who have served

And God Bless America


 

Sherry Gail Heim

May 31, 2004

Copyright © Sherry Gail Heim 2004

 

 

 



 


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Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)
Reviewed on June 20, 2004
This was an outstanding write and tribute, Poet!!! As a Vet I do know the meaning of what it takes to be free, also what it will really take to remain a free and peaceful nation!!! When the Eagle lands on their doorstep, then we’ll see just how bad they really are!!! I enjoyed this very much!!! Thank you for sharing it.

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)
Reviewed on June 18, 2004
Some things are worth fighting for indeed....I would lay down my life for my Daughter to have the chance to live her own with freedom...This is a wonderful poem Sherry.....God Bless us all.....

ty, Dani xx

Reviewed by ya mama (Reader)
Reviewed on June 11, 2004
wonderful write

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on June 1, 2004
Some things are worth fightimg for, liberty is one of them, well spoken for American troops and the free world troops who were brave enough to fight, like the Aussies, Brits, NZ, fiji... rest of europe you bloody cowards!!!

great tribute, to the troops and the families whos men have fallen, in the name of freedom...

Reviewed on June 1, 2004
This was an outstanding tribute Sherry, absolutely wonderful!

Reindeer

Reviewed on June 1, 2004
Great tribute Sherry, someone has to fight. I think the ones who don't believe in war don't realize that it was war that gave them their freedom to complain. Very nice writing. l&p G

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on June 1, 2004
Beautiful Tribute Sherry!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed on June 1, 2004
TERRIFIC poem, and special day, sherry! awesome tribute to why we celebrate memorial day and to our brave men and women who fought (and continue TO fight) for our freedoms! LOVE the pic, too! that was taken right after 9-11 happened, but it is suitable for a day like memorial day or july fourth!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D

Reviewed by Debashish Haar (Reader)
Reviewed on June 1, 2004
WONDERFUL poem on the special day, Sherry!

Reviewed by Cynthia Castle (Reader)
Reviewed on May 31, 2004
This is an awesome tribute, Dear Poet! You have portrayed the true meaning of this day! Thank you for sharing it! And I agree, ..."God Bless America!"

Cynthia

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on May 31, 2004
Sherry , what you have written so eloquently
and shared from your heart,I feel deeply as I
know many do. This is a splendid tribute for us
to be part of, and second all that you have said.

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on May 31, 2004
extrememly well written patriotic poem which exemplifies the feelings of most americans ... those who've lost friends or loved ones also have tasted the true flavor of freedom ... i realize you are aware of that because the poem also expresses that conviction most eloquently and forecefully ...

Reviewed by Lori Moore
Reviewed on May 31, 2004
Wonderful write. Our country and way of life are worth dying for, and defending.

Those who make peaceful change impossible make violent change inevitable." - John F. Kennedy "

Our enemies should heed the words of JFK, as should those who believe that we can somehow live in peace with those who hate everything about us. You cannot have peace with those who desire your death. Thanks for sharing your wonderful poem.

Reviewed by J. Allen Wilson
Reviewed on May 31, 2004
Outstanding write, this one brought me chills. Well done....
Allen

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on May 31, 2004
Powerful and so well written Sherry that pic is precious......
Thank you for this one.....

Lady Peg


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