A War Veteran

A war veteran
Who fought bravely 
For his country 
The lonely old man 
Who lives next door. 

        W.A CHOLT. COPYRIGHT Fergal O Reilly  2013.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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April 22, 2020 at 9:41 AM
How sad it is that such people end up in oblivion, after having given so much! I am sure he would enjoy some company and narrate many an interesting adventure! ~ Regards // paul
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