A Tribute To Veterans

Everyone is fighting in this life 
for different reasons
but not everyone is brave enough
to fight for other people
not everyone is brave enough
to sacrifice their life
their freedom
their health
their time
their everything
for other people’s freedom

Some are dead
Some are sick
Some are disabled
Some are homeless

They never ask for anything back
but guess what they get in return?
a simple “thanks” once a year
and absurd comparisons of their bravery
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Lamoureux Avatar
January 13, 2016 at 7:26 AM
Bravo, I agree with you Ellis.
Trifiatis Avatar
November 11, 2015 at 2:44 PM
A well deserved tribute to those who have fallen for us to enjoy freedom! True words written here that honor not only the veterans but the poet as well, Excellent work dear Elis. A seven! To my mind came the Bible, John, 15:13 that greater love has no man than to sacrifice his life for his friends!
Artis Avatar
November 13, 2015 at 6:40 PM
You've got that right, dear Demetrios:) Thank you so much for stopping by, I appreciate your heartfelt comment
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