Years roll on
Anger still festers
Deep within the souls of many
Standing behind a microphe
In a freshly pressed suit
An eerie silence setlles over the room
They're all tired of hearing
What he has to say
No longer do they want to hear
Another loved one must be sent away
To a place one would only visit
In their worst nightmare
He cracks a corny joke
But nothing could ease the tention
Hanging heavily in the air
Clearing his throat
He attempts to explain why
We must stay there
It's the same old song and dance
But as I sat in the living room
No expression upon these lips
Too angry for tears to sting these eyes
My thoughts begin to shift
What about them?

The ones lacing their boots
Every day wondering what lies ahead
Feeling forgotten
Nobody believes in them anymore
They've given us so much
Yet all we give in return
Is an angry glare at the man
Who is the leader of our great nation
Suddenly my heart grew softer
This shouldn't be about
The false promises he has made
For he is not the one
Slipping on a uniform
Lacing his boots
The haunting question
What will happen today
Ever present
No
He is much too cowardly for that
This is about the ones
Who bravely press on
Knowing very well
Some may never come back
To all of you who have the courage
Who stood and said
I will
Because few others had the courage
To face what you must every day
To those who have already paid the highest price
Thank you
Read these words and take them to heart
Because you shall not be forgotten
And yes we do believe
When darkness looms
Just remember
There are thousands back home
Sending up a prayer
Begging for your safe return

all i can say is thanks. I'm a vfw with a purple heart from iraq. It means alot.

you're very welcome

thanks

thanks to all those who are serving and have served, let no one take for granted what was sacrificed for them

Awesome girl

Bless Our Troops

thats Awesume Nikki, i too was a vet that served in war, and that really touched me!!!

To our troops!