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American Veteran

In peacetime, in wars, you stood tall, you matter to God, to us, you gave all. American veteran, come home from PTSD, dreams of the courageous gifted to the free. We want you to know we care, You were the willing who went "over there." Your wounds of your bodies, your souls, hurt our hearts, to you we owe. Rest In the Americana of what you fought for mightily, it's not a platitude when you're thanked in sincerity. American veteran, come home from uncertainty, dreams of the courageous gifted to the free.

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/5/2024 6:31:00 PM

Amen, Regina. Our vets have to be heroic, as they sure don't get any love from the vast majority of Americans.

Regina Elliott
Date: 2/6/2024 4:50:00 AM

Thank you, Gershon, for taking the time to read and comment on my tribute poem. Our veterans don't get all the good they so richly deserve. Shalom u'vrakha

Bill Baker

Date: 2/4/2024 10:44:00 PM

Thank you for writing a tribute poem to Vets, Regina. I served in the Vietnam War and know many that returned home never to be the same as when they left. They sacrificed to serve their country and never have been respected for their sacrifice by the masses. I volunteered and left college at 20 to do my part. I was a good student but felt if I was going to live in a free country, then I should do my part to help others have the same freedom. It was the right thing for me to do. Bill

Regina Elliott
Date: 2/5/2024 7:02:00 AM

A huge "Welcome Home," Bill. Honor and respect to you, always. All our veterans deserve so much more than they get. Very courageous of you to serve in the Vietnam War. The sweet Lord's blessings to you. ~

Dr. Padmashree R P

Date: 2/4/2024 9:17:00 PM

Beautiful. I loved 'coming home from uncertainty'

Regina Elliott
Date: 2/5/2024 7:05:00 AM

Thank you so much, Dr. Padmashree. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to read and positively comment on my poem. Have a grand week. ~

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 2/4/2024 4:46:00 PM

our veterans are to be commended and deserve better treatment than what they get upon their return...such sacrificial and brave men and women.

Regina Elliott
Date: 2/5/2024 7:07:00 AM

Yes, I agree so much with that, dear Sara. May you have an inspirational day, and thank you so much for your taking the time to read and comment on my poetry. ~