A Big Red Bow

Liberties subtle whisper, kicked up dust, his boots it lingers. 
	Glistening brow, hope pours by sweat drips, reflecting restless weathered fingers.

Foreshadowed looks a worried face, brave hearts strength, unnerved by grace,
     Freedoms song his heart starts pounding, inspired backbones, by foot they race.
    
Our family’s values together they’ve protected, Integrities goodness they protect our land, 
	She too marched forward, a mothers love, by flags freedom, united we stand.

A Veteran’s life, we stand hearts open, respects gratitude to embrace we go, 
	A life we’ve dreamed by generations thriving, our gift wrapped freedom, in a big red bow.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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De Beaulieu Avatar
March 20, 2017 at 2:12 PM
Congrats on your fine award. I enjoyed this poem.
Onclaud Avatar
November 4, 2016 at 3:12 PM
sending my sweet congrats on your fine award, chelcie..huggs
P  Avatar
October 28, 2016 at 3:40 AM
Gift wrapped perhaps, but so often soaked in blood and an not so easily acquired freedom, thank God for our vets. Emotional read Chelcie.
Darling Avatar
October 28, 2016 at 1:40 PM
Thank you so much!! Yes, Thank God for our Vets!
Turner Avatar
October 27, 2016 at 12:59 PM
Yes, Chelcie, we are all blessed with freedom on the lives and sacrifices of a few. We most certainly take it for granted. Lovely poem:)
Darling Avatar
October 28, 2016 at 1:41 PM
Thank you Daniel!! To be loved & protected by complete strangers is such a blessing!
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