Grateful Freedom

How to thank you, Service men,
I have not got a clue
the hardships that you suffer
for freedom, sweet and true

Deployed, away, overseas,
the heart break you endure,
away from your own families
our safety to ensure

I can't imagine living
that way from day to day
with greatest of sincerity
I truly want to say

Your sacrifice, your honor,
courage, faith and heart
will be a shining beacon
for generations to impart

Please accept my gratitude
humble though it may be
for through your selfless sacrifice
our land shall e'er be free.

Thank you to all the men and women who serve this wonderful country!
7-4-11
Trudy Diane Rider
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Goff Avatar
August 6, 2016 at 5:51 PM
Hi Trudy, thank you for visiting my humble work! Agreed with all you say!
Fraser Avatar
November 20, 2011 at 8:48 AM
Many congratulations Trudy on your poem being featured. It's a fine piece in dedication to the souls whom allow us to live in liberty. Have a lovely Sunday :)
Brown Avatar
November 16, 2011 at 6:19 AM
Congratulations on being featured this week Trudy. Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
November 16, 2011 at 2:41 AM
Congratulations on your poem being featured this week, Trudy
Kendrick Avatar
November 2, 2011 at 1:16 PM
Very expressive and emotive work honoring our service men and women..Enjoyed reading your work...Sara
Wayne Avatar
July 9, 2011 at 7:28 PM
A fine poem about all the service men overseas.
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