Tag Archives: War

I See Beyond

Posted on January 31, 2014 by oldmainer

I see beyond the crosses Standing tall across the field Like soldiers in formation For whom our hearts won’t heal I see beyond the sacrifice Of those that gave their life And with their faith to guide them Died in the … Continue reading →

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Who Owns The Truth

Posted on November 30, 2013 by oldmainer

I have beliefs Held strong by me You have yours too We don’t agree I know to you Mine may seem strange I also know I cannot change You feel as I Our wisdom clear To our beliefs We will … Continue reading →

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TAPS

Posted on November 8, 2013 by oldmainer

Alone upon a windswept hill I single bugler stands A song of solace in his heart His horn held in his hands Day is done, gone the sun The mournful notes he blows From the lakes, from the hills From … Continue reading →

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Sentry Of The Harbor

Posted on October 6, 2013 by oldmainer

Silently I stand and wait At ready to vituperate Those who choose to test my might And the flames of war ignite At peril of their fate Try thee not my granite wall  Lest thunder from my cannon fall  Upon … Continue reading →

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Aftermath

Posted on September 11, 2013 by oldmainer

The cannon have grown silent Were they stilled by death Or was I

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In A Town Called Gettysburg

Posted on August 16, 2013 by oldmainer

An army gathering since morn To the west and north they form Unrelentingly advance Their goal of victory to enhance In a town called Gettysburg By mid day the tide has turned The gray line will not be spurned Union … Continue reading →

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Freedoms Price

Posted on June 28, 2013 by oldmainer

Bodies raining down A nations heart ripped open Savage flames assail Tomorrows, lost in ashes The blade of hate has spoken The stain of  9/11 will be forever in our hearts.  It was the day a vicious wound was inflicted … Continue reading →

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A Soldiers Prayer

Posted on June 17, 2013 by oldmainer

Now I lay me down to sleep The weary soldier said With a backpack for a pillow And a ground-cloth for a bed I dare no sleep too soundly For fear I will not wake If duty once more beckons … Continue reading →

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2050

Posted on June 3, 2013 by oldmainer

Rubble of a vanquished race People recoil from the truth Peace on earth goodwill to men We did not know how Hate became a way of life Vitriol running rampant Strike down the opposition Crucify the man Destruction by our … Continue reading →

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The Cannons Roar

Posted on March 29, 2013 by oldmainer

The cannons roar, hatred inflame Destruction, chaos, without shame Our countries fabric torn apart Pride and conviction rule the heart Life as before we can’t reclaim Atrocities in freedoms name Negotiations soon became Words meant to stop, but instead start The cannons roar … Continue reading →

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