THE FIELD OF WHITE CROSSES

Marvin L. Lingelbach Sr. 1959 (Des Moines)



      Thousands of white crosses,
       on a field of grass so green.
        Whatever do they stand for
       whatever can they mean?
        They stand as a reminder,
       of the price that has been paid.
        For beneath each and every one,
       a hero has been laid.    
        So bravely they answered,
       whentheir country gave the call.
        For our right to freedom,
       they gladly gave their all.
        So let us not forget them,
       remember them each day.
        The price for our freedom,
       they were glad to pay.
        And when you see the fields,
       where these hero's now are laid.
        Don't forget to thank them,
       for the sacrifice they made.


       
         

About this poem

I wrote this poem after watching the movie Saving Private Ryan. It is to honor all who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

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Written on January 05, 2001

Submitted by Mlingelbachsr on February 27, 2023

Modified on March 05, 2023

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