I was lookin' for a good poem to put up in memory of those who have fallen in defense of our country. I picked this one:
A VETERANS' TRIBUTE... by BILL VERNON
A mother holds her newborn babe,
her precious pride and joy.
A father's eyes swell up with tears as he holds his little boy.
Through the years they teach their son what the ten commandments say.
But then the thunder clouds of war call the strong young man away.
As a kitten grows into a mountain lion,
the young man must transform.
He now must show an evil face
As the warrior within is born.
The winds of war - a battle cry,
the flames of hell burn wide....
The wings of prayer is all he has as the warrior mounts his ride.
While governments squabble differences
warriors disappear each day.
Some are taken prisoners,
While others are M.I.A.
Some reach up from cold dark graves,
Their loved ones bare the pain.
Some harbor memories within the mind
and slowly go insane.
Once classmates in their younger years
now defenders of the flag
They pray the peace they fought hard for
shall not begin to sag.
But history tells a different tale
as new conflicts begin
Enjoy for now the peaceful times
'till the warrior rides again.
hey tiger
not too many bloggers even remembered Veterans day...thank you for recognizing the efforts of a special breed--regardless of feelings on war, I think that it is respectful to mark this day. gurl