(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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