Patriotic Poems

These patriotic poems will be appreciated by anyone who shares my love for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Whether it’s Independence Day, Veteran’s Day or election day, these poems about America and her people will inspire, uplift, celebrate, and honor the nation. (Please email a request to me before using, and be sure to include full copyright information on every copy made. For internet use, a link back to this site is required.)

FINDING THE POEM YOU WANT: As you scroll through this section, simply read each snippet sample (usually the first four lines) to get a feel for the poem. When you find something you like, click “CONTINUE READING” to view the entire poem.

4th of July: Song or Sigh?

Written by Susan Noyes Anderson on July 4, 2014. Posted in Holiday Poems, Patriotic Poems

©2014 Susan Noyes Anderson

We the People

Declaration of Independence.
Pilgrims’ feet, well-planted.
Heritage and brave forefathers:
all taken for granted.

Broad Stripes and Bright Stars

Written by Susan Noyes Anderson on May 28, 2014. Posted in Holiday Poems, Patriotic Poems

©2014 Susan Noyes Anderson

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We reverenced the flag when I was a young girl…
proud and strong we stood, hand over heart.
Deep emotions were raised as we saw it unfurl;
our allegiance was pledged from the start.

Let Freedom Ring

Written by Susan Noyes Anderson on July 14, 2013. Posted in Holiday Poems, Patriotic Poems

©2013 Susan Noyes Anderson

image by Barth Bailey

Our history is glorious.
Why should we not stand proud?
And yet, today, so many feel
that pride is not allowed.

A Fading Sky

Written by Susan Noyes Anderson on July 9, 2013. Posted in Holiday Poems, Patriotic Poems

©2013 Susan Noyes Anderson

Supermoon, Julio Cortez, 2013, AP

They came: the tired, the poor, the yearning masses,
the flood of people reaching for one moon––
sharing a dream that lived and died in snatches,
mercurial as air in a balloon––