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Gramps use’ta say

About: Military Service
(Enlisting)

“A man’s words  never speak louder than his actions.”

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PATRIOTISM
© Copyright 2011 Richard Lee King

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 & the majority of them come back,
but there’ve 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, 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 the 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 just two special days.

Thank You sailors & soldiers

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