They walk among us
in plain view
lay in vast graves
covered by the dew
The ultimate sacrifice
willing to give all
the stones a symbol
of the battlefield call
They walked into battle
with head held high
they fought for freedom
some had to die
They walk in heaven
the battle is won
mission accomplished
their job is done
Families are waiting
for love ones to come
walk through the door
then there are some
Respect and gratitude
let it so be
the price for freedom
they hold the key
One day of honor
once every year
the day of honor
is already here
They walk among us
a chosen few
let us be grateful
with a Thank You
Susie Swanson, 2012
A beautiful tribute to our military. We can't thank them enough for their sacrifice.
ReplyDeleteThank you Susie. We sure can't..
DeleteThat's good Susie. Each and every one of them - the living and dead - deserve honor and our thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes they do.
DeleteA lovely tribute, Susie. Blessings to you this weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you, blessings to you.
DeleteA very beautiful tribute to our veterans. God Bless them!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth.
DeleteWe can only be the land of the free with the brave who choose to protect us! Thank you for this lovely tribute:)
ReplyDeleteSo true Lise. Thank you.
DeleteA nice tribute to our military, Susie.
ReplyDeleteThank you Janet.
DeleteSusie, very beautiful tribute! I linked this page on Awakenings. In addition, you have been nominated for the Super Swe-e-e-T award. Grab the badge and the 'rules' @ http://awakenings2012.blogspot.com/. I am in the process of posting the nominees so if the award does not appear first on the homepage, wait a few minutes and try again:>)
ReplyDeleteAwe, thank you so much Sharla. I'm honored to accept the award.
DeleteBeautiful Susie.Thank you is for every day. Some died and lay in a grave. Others spend a life time in the prison of their minds...and thats the same as the Term of their Natural Life..A Prison Sentence.
ReplyDeleteTheir sacrifice is one we cannot imagine. Much love to you my friend. xx
Such a beautiful tribute for our veterans, Susie!
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