Memorial Day Poem

A poem by Writerial.

​NOTE: Happy Memorial Day, everyone! I wrote a poem about the four MAJOR wars in American history, but all of the wars that we’ve been through have helped shape this country. This goes out to all of you who are in the military or who have family in the military. Thank you for your service.

American Revolution:
A battle for freedom
To define our land
For years to come.
Together they stand,
Forming the bonds
Of a new nation,
Built on liberty and justice,
Rather than damnation.

Civil War:
Two sides of the nation
Must fight one another.
Family against family
Brother against brother.
The tensions run high
As the bodies pile up.
But never again
Will the nation breakup.

WWI:
The first war of worlds,
The soldiers fight for good
Not for land or money
But to do what they should.
They must prevent a tyrant
From ruling the world.
But in a score, old tensions
Will have to be unfurled.

WWII:
The second world war,
Oh how far we’ve come.
Another tyrant taking over.
Another battle to be won.
The soldiers fight hard
And now, their final test:
Will the next wars coming
Be different from the rest?

Present Day:
Thank you for your service,
To all who on a field were slain.
The nation has progressed,
Your death was not in vain.
And for all of you still serving,
I hope you do your part
To try to keep the peace
And to not tear us apart.

Happy Memorial Day, thank you for your service.