A POEM WORTH READING He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast He sat around the Legion telling stories of the past. Of a war that he once fought in and deeds that he had done. Of his exploits with his buddies; They were heroes, every one. Tho sometimes to his neighbors his tales became a joke, All his buddies listened quietly for they knew where he spoke. But well hear his tales no longer for ol Joe has passed away. And the worlds a little poorer for a Veteran died today. He wont be mourned by many, just his children and his wife. For he lived an ordinary, very quiet sort of life He held a job and raised a family, going quietly on his way. And the world wont note his passing, tho a Veteran died today. When politicians leave this earth their bodies lie in state While thousands note their passing and proclaim that they were great. Papers tell of their life stories from the time they were young, But the passing of a Veteran goes unnoticed and unsung. Is the greatest contribution to the welfare of our land Some jerk who breaks his promise and cons his fellow man? Or the ordinary fellow who in times of war and strife Goes off to serve his country and offers up his life? The politicians stipend and the style in which he lives Are often disproportionate to the service that he gives. While the ordinary Veteran who offered up his all Is paid off with a medal and perhaps a pension small. It is not the politicians with their compromise and ploys Who won for us the freedom that our country now enjoys. Should you find yourself in danger with your enemies at hand, Would you really want some cop-out with his ever-waffling stand? Or would you want a Veteran, his home, his country, his kin, Just a common Veteran who would fight until the end. He was just a common Veteran and his ranks are growing thin, But his presence should remind us we may need his likes again. For when countries are in conflict we find the Veterans part Is to clean up all the trouble that politicians start. If we cannot do him honor while hes here to hear the praise, Then at least lets give him homage at the end of his days. Perhaps just a simple headline in the paper that might say: OUR COUNTRY IS IN MOURNING, A VETERAN DIED TODAY - Author unknown
Posted on: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 00:48:43 +0000
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