I look in your eyes my friend
there are scars behind what most people see
Don’t look too close they beg and plead
Here’s what they would say:
There was Mark from Arkansas he lost his leg
Billy’s from Tennessee is somewhere in a keg
Cort from New York came home in a bag
Gay from L.A. inhaled a poisonous gas
We never found Alec alas
Capn is in the VA – no thoughts left to grasp
most of our platoon is like me
filled with unspeakable memory
Still – please know we will always be proud
when we hear our country’s anthem loud
we played our part
in keeping our children safe from harm
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There are many sides that people can look at war. I have no desire to dabble in the political mire. This poem is written for more than one friend. Each one gave something dear to make our world safe. I can say with head held high that I proudly served for six years in the United States Navy. Though I received several commendations, I never saw combat. We were ready at a moment’s notice and several times the notice was close as a breath. Many I worked with had seen the atrocities of war and even experienced poor treatment when they returned home. Yet, they stood tall in uniform when our flag flew. They never forgot who they served or why.
I salute my brothers and sisters today. You are each a hero!!!!
a wonderful tribute moon…we should honor and remember all that served…
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Thanks Bri – agreed
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Very strong poem of tribute on the Veteran’s day.
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glad it was strong thanks C
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Thank You for your service Leslie.
It comes as no surprise that you love your country as much as you love your Family, God, and your Poetry.
You are our Poet Laureate in this corner of the Blogesphere.
Thank You Moon Beam…We honor you on YOUR day….G
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you always know how to say the right thing
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Every day should be Veterans Day.
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I am forever indebted to you for this intaomrfion.
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