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Young Legion of Four Thousand
by Fredrich MohreUPI- It was announced today the
war in Iraq is officially over.
The casualties stand at 4,487 killed....
T'was a Legion of Four Thousand
Brave warriors from this land.
Who left their homes and families
To take a stalwart stand.
Horns wailed the battle anthems
They charged into the fray.
When the battle's smoke had cleared,
War's wraiths took them away.
They fell on fields of honor
Their blood the sands imbibed.
Now gallant, brave young soldiers
You're in our hearts, inscribed.
To this Legion of Four Thousand
We raise our torches high
In tribute to their courage,
As in flag blown fields they lie.
To all who knew this legion
Their task is still undone.
Let's honor all their sacrifice
And see this battle won.
Move forward, on to victory
Through hardship and through pain;
So our departed heroes
Will not have died in vain.
The mournful "Taps" is blowing.
Now home from distant lands,
Young Legion of four thousand,
Sleep well in hallowed hands
12/15/2011 Author's Note: We must remember and honor the pride of our country who paid the ultimate price there....
Posted on 12/15/2011
Copyright © 2026 Fredrich Mohre
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Jody Pratt on 12/16/11 at 02:27 AM Did they mention the number of innocent civilians that were killed in this illegal war of aggression? |
| Posted by George Hoerner on 12/16/11 at 08:48 PM Dito on Jody's remark. I think I heard somewhere in the 100,000's++. And I do salute those who served. It is just a little sad that our 'leaders' only know how to kill an ant with a hammer. |
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