Freedom's Destination
Freedom's Destination
Some foreign country
Some funny name
After awhile
They all sound the same
Grandpa went first
Back then World War I
And didn't come home
'Til the job was all done
My Dad was then ripe
When it came time for II
Returning as hero's
Only missing quite a few
A Brother was the next in line
To risk his life and limbs
But Korea kind of fizzled out
Especially for him
Then came more strife in Asia
And I was 18 "when" . . .
They poked 'n had me turn 'n cough
Then sent me off to win
I thought when in those combat zones
If ever I go down
My folks will know that I was here
Not hiding out of town
We all served for freedom's sake
Representing our hometowns
To be damn sure our kids had homes
Still setting on free grounds
The countless before
And the too many since
Whose young life's were cut short
I am sure would echo this . . .
I fought 'til the end
Now I've given my all
But if nobody minds
Let me make one last call
When you get 'round to my marker
And you're wondering that day
Which words to scribe upon it
What is there left to say
Just keep it nice and simple
And I'll rest forever proud . . .
PLEASE LORD
PLEASE HEAR ME
NO MORE WAR
ALLOWED
JWC/Whysman @ 2001
(Edit 5/2013)
Copyright © Jerry Cox | Year Posted 2014
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