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(for James)

Published in Lucidity Poetry Journal
   Honorable Mention Winner
         Summer, 2006

    Published in “Eagles of Light’
Anthology of Patriotic Verse 2010

The president extols his bravery, praises his performance. The media berates his mission, questions his integrity. His wife waits and hopes, sends photos of the children. Musicians write his story; his mother prays for safety. He dons fighting gear, second nature to him now, pushes away thoughts of home, concentrates, focuses on the present hour. He's just doing his job, defending the cause, fighting for freedom.

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Date: 10/12/2014 8:59:00 AM
What a bourdon on his shoulders fighting free!
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Cona Adams
Date: 10/12/2014 11:28:00 AM
Thanks for your comment. He doesn't see it that way. at one time, our country had the draft, but now it is all volunteer enlistment. It is his choice, freely made. Average citizens like myself see him as heroic, and we honor him for his bravery.

Book: Shattered Sighs