The young man limped to
chair, dragging his despair
with a cheerful air.
I see that all your footwear
is at half price, that is quite
relevant seeing that I have
only one leg. Don't worry
I am not going to ask for
half of half price, for I have
paid the full price before, I
will keep the other shoe as
a token of memory.
The young ex soldier left
the shop in step with life.
We owe so much to thesegallant men and women