THE  WALL

season after season, day after day

a scene somewhat surreal

some come this day with respects to pay

some come with wounds to heal

some travel far, some hardly at all,

but for them it's still the same

 to honor those that gave their all

and to seek out a special name

some stand in silence, thoughts all their own

 quiet reflection is their way

others speak of memories of a different time

in that land so far away

hour upon hour through out every day

 a tribute to those that fell

fathers, sons, daughters, friends

searching for a name they know so well

imprinted forever, those special names

 one and all had heard the call

 their honor and courage never questioned

 theirs the greatest sacrifice of all

placed there to honor this country's best

 from places large and small

 for an eternal debt of gratitude is owed by one and all

to those who's names forever remain

 inscribed upon The Wall

by p.j.lawton

 (c) Paul F Johnson

5/9/2008