PATRIOTISM
Memorial Day is upon us,
it’s the year two thousand eleven.
We’re still fighting violence
sending our soldiers off to heaven.
Oh, of course that’s not the intent
and the majority of them come back,
but there have been literally thousands
who spilled their blood in Iraq.
First we send them into Hell
carrying their canteen and a gun.
And of course, it’s really not Hell,
but sure as Hell, it’s not fun.
Then, when and if they come home,
it’s to nearly total indifference.
Yet, they know why they were there
and to them it makes perfect sense.
So, once or twice a year
we celebrate their heroism.
On Veteran’s and Memorial Day
we band together against terrorism.
But, it’s right back to all that apathy
when the sun comes up tomorrow.
Patriotism goes back on the shelf
for that day and those that follow.
Seems we can’t be bothered
worrying about our soldiers plight,
except for those two days
and I’m far from convinced that’s right.
Every single day
we have soldiers in harm’s way.
Seems we should honor them
on more than those two days.
© 2011 Richard Lee King. All Rights Reserved.
Author of: A Pursuit of Life & The Price of Freedom
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Chip Bergeron
Newfie hugs, Rose
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Texas, Karen Lynn. :D
A great jon never the less.
Peace
Tony
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