Post by 15pointer on Dec 16, 2005 11:47:55 GMT -5
With Christmas coming upon us all too quickly, & As we all sit in our warm comfy homes. Lets not forget who it was that fought for us & who are still fighting till this very day, so we could enjoy these special times that we all have with our family & friends.
This year here in Canada it's the year of the veteran and while I sat here at home tinkering on my computer a close friend from Bartow FL. sent me this little poem.
So I thought I would pass it along.
What is a veteran? Just look around.
Right where you're standing, he fought for that ground.
A Vet is a person who answered the call,
who went into war,and gave it his all.
He defined a way of life that we all love,
but much preferred peace, like the way of a dove.
He asked not the reason, as he stood in the trench.
He faltered not once in the muck and the stench.
As soldiers in legions, they stood side by side.
They knew some would fall, as many more died.
They whispered their prayers in a helmet of sweat,
Shells bursting above wouldn't let them forget.
Tears in their eyes as their friends lay so still.
One hour ago, he was king of the hill.
Many more wounded, spilling of life.
When Will it end, the battle of strife? for many the battles never will end.
Now they are civilians and find they can't blend.
Some are disabled some are disturbed.
After coming home from hell, They find they've been curbed.
A Veteran is special, to be not denied,
He put it up front, he need never hide.
Remember their pain, don't ever forget.
Remember them now and give them their due.
Stand by their side, cause they did it for you.
If you love your freedom and I'm sure you do, take the time to thank thouse VETS, and stand by their side you'll have no regrets.
Author Unknown
This year here in Canada it's the year of the veteran and while I sat here at home tinkering on my computer a close friend from Bartow FL. sent me this little poem.
So I thought I would pass it along.
What is a veteran? Just look around.
Right where you're standing, he fought for that ground.
A Vet is a person who answered the call,
who went into war,and gave it his all.
He defined a way of life that we all love,
but much preferred peace, like the way of a dove.
He asked not the reason, as he stood in the trench.
He faltered not once in the muck and the stench.
As soldiers in legions, they stood side by side.
They knew some would fall, as many more died.
They whispered their prayers in a helmet of sweat,
Shells bursting above wouldn't let them forget.
Tears in their eyes as their friends lay so still.
One hour ago, he was king of the hill.
Many more wounded, spilling of life.
When Will it end, the battle of strife? for many the battles never will end.
Now they are civilians and find they can't blend.
Some are disabled some are disturbed.
After coming home from hell, They find they've been curbed.
A Veteran is special, to be not denied,
He put it up front, he need never hide.
Remember their pain, don't ever forget.
Remember them now and give them their due.
Stand by their side, cause they did it for you.
If you love your freedom and I'm sure you do, take the time to thank thouse VETS, and stand by their side you'll have no regrets.
Author Unknown