Death of a Soldier

by Jennifer DuBois - Virgo


Death of a Soldier

The death of a soldier is one
which no one will see.
They only know of his courage,
of his wish to be free.

And so he fights for his country
to the death of his soul.
He did his duty, 
played out the role.

Can we show him
what was the gain,
through his death,
through his pain.

What have we to show
for the loss of these men.
Where is the freedom?
Will we ever see it, when?

They gave us their souls, 
asking nothing in return.
Wishing only to give us the freedom 
for which we all yearn.

On the battlefield
he dies alone.
The fight continues, 
and has grown.

Blessed Lord,
let us be free.
Before we are all 
to blind to see

The Death of a Soldier
Who has died to set us free.

© 1999, Jennifer DuBois

Reason for writing:

    To remember those that have given their lives so selflessly. They deserve a memory.    

Birth sign: Virgo
Date created: 1999-07-30 13:50:25
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:41:17
Poem ID: 53029

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