This is one of the poems I wrote for school. We had a poetry project where we had to research 10 different types of poetry and write our own 10 poems from our research. This is one of my poems that I wrote. It's an ode poem. I hope you like it. Fell free to give me comments. Here it goes:): Memorial Day Those who have defended us for years Who have never been afraid to fight for what's right For without them, we would have no rights We would be in poverty, ruled by a weak ruler They have given us everything that makes us unique Our right to vote, to speak our minds, even the right to eat Also to be individuals, this all comes from them Their personal sacrifices and their families' sacrifices Have helped us more than we think They love their country more than life itself We are very proud of them The ones who have fallen, to the ones that have survived And everyone inbetween We honor all the men and women of our armed forces on this day This day is Memorial Day