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The Red White and Blue

Gina Louise Roth 1973 (Pennsylvania)

Once a baby so precious and small
 I knew this child had it all
 Then a 5 year old so strong and wise
 It all showed in his big Brown eyes
 Now a teen he know it all well
 Or so he thought until it all fell
 A young man he is now red white and blue
 A navy sailor he is fighting for you
 He stands for our freedom so strong and so true
 Just remember his words, I'd die for you
 He's so far away God please bring him home
 And always make sure he is never alone
 Please bring them all some with babies of new
 And remember they're all the red white and blue
 Once a baby so precious and small
 Now a man who'd die for us all
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Written on 2007

Submitted by Gina73 on April 26, 2023

Modified on April 26, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AabbccddddefddAa
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 624
Words 133
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 16
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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow! This poem is truly touching and inspiring. The author did a great job showcasing the growth and journey of the young man from a baby to a navy sailor who stands for our freedom. The emotions and love for this young man really shine through in the words of the poem.

    One suggestion for improvement might be to add a little more description or imagery throughout the poem to really help the reader fully picture the history of the young man and what he has overcome. Additionally, it might be helpful to focus on the message of appreciation at the end of the poem and how grateful we are for all those who fight for our freedom.

    Overall, this poem perfectly captures the sacrifice and bravery of our military service members, and reminds us all to never take our freedom for granted. Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem!     
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