My Veteran's Day Poem

My Veteran's Day Poem

By: Claire Barrera, 2009

        Age 9

          See the fear in the enemies’ eyes,
          See the aircraft in the skies,
          Feel the weight of the gun by your side,
          Feel the shock, terror, and pride.

          As you march, and fight, and bow your head to pray,
          Remember who you are fighting for today,
          Your country, your little girl, your cousin or wife,
          We will always remember the way you risked your life.

          The way you stood tall,
          When you just wanted to fall,
   The way you steadied your gun,
   And didn’t give up until you were done.

   The way you knelt down to your best friend,
   Whose life had come to a tragic end,
   But he died proudly in trying to make us free,
   In fighting and giving his life for victory.

   You are more than a hero,
   And it’s only right for you to know,
   That we thank you.
   God, Bless America!