Twenty-One Guns
A Memorial Day Salute
To The Service
And Sacrifice
Of Those Who Have Fallen
Twenty-One Guns!
The Captain Rallied His Men
Twenty-One Guns!
Bloody Battle Began
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Twenty-One Guns!
The Line Echoed The Call
Twenty-One Guns!
Musket, Powder and Ball
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Twenty-One Guns!
Held The Line Against Cavalry Cannons
Twenty-One Guns!
Held the Line with Fixed Bayonets
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Twenty-One Guns!
Battle Hard Muskets Primed
Twenty-One Guns!
Stormed the Enemy Lines
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Twenty-One Guns!
Blooded Cannon Smoke Heavy
Twenty-One Guns!
Freedom’s Battle Flag Steady
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Twenty-One Guns!
Captain’s “Give ‘Em Hell !” Command Calling
Twenty-One Guns!
“Our Brave Captain Has Fallen!”
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Twenty-One Guns!
Victor’s Tunic Blood Red
“Twenty One Guns“
Whispered Captain’s Last Breath
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Twenty-One Guns!
My Proud Memorial Day Salute
In Honor of The Service
And Sacrifice
Of Those Who Have Fallen
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Until Our Trails Cross Again:
God Bless America!
Amen & Amen
ADKO
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Author’s Endnote: I penned this poem shortly after my best friend Maverick passed into Dog Heaven. He stood loyally by my side through my life & death battle with Cancer. “Give ‘Em Hell Mav!” was Maverick’s rallying call. For twelve wonderful years, that’s exactly what he did.
Rest In Peace Maverick
Always & Forever
My Brave Captain
My Best Friend
“Give ‘Em Hell Mav!”
From Dog Heaven
(Author’s Endnote: This poem appeared in the 5/29/23 online edition of The Adirondack Almanack.)
About The Author
rdmonroe5
Lifelong NYS resident. Raised in Saranac Lake. Cornell graduate(ROTC). Army veteran, Airborne/Ranger qualified, 10th Mtn Div, stints in Honduras and with JTF VI. 3rd degree Black Belt; 3x cancer survivor; published writer with several featured stories in Adirondack Life Magazine. Residing in Watertown NY with wife Robin & our 3 adult children. Loving Life. Living in the Day I am in.