Honor Our Veterans

we all love our freedom
yet we despise
the wars that have been fought
we say we love our Veterans,
but do we truly honor them?
    is the concept of freedom
    possible without the concept of war?
    I honestly think not
    contemplate that now and then
we all wish it could be so
but too naturally comes opposition
too many points of view
opposing ideals continuing to flow
    one thing we must remember
    our Veterans served our country
    they did not start the wars
    they answered the call of duty
so, if you love America
you must love our Veterans
for without them
we would have no freedom
    God bless America!
    And God bless our Veterans!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Trifiatis Avatar
November 12, 2016 at 2:39 AM
Very true and powerful message that is applicable to all countrie. Very well written dear, Christy. Yesterday I too wrote " Veterans Day". A seven!
Flaherty Avatar
November 11, 2016 at 4:58 PM
Hi Christy Thank you for taking the time reading and commenting on my Poetry much appreciated. Loved this work of yours and more so respect it. Read something that said and I quote, If you don't stand behind our Veterans, Try standing in front of them. They Sacrifice for your freedom to criticise And truly the sword scar's more than sanctimonious words. Cheers Chris poiniant
Sands Avatar
November 11, 2016 at 4:19 PM
Perfect! Thank you for sharing this today :)
Smith Avatar
November 11, 2016 at 3:06 PM
They are our true heroes. Terrific
Onclaud Avatar
November 11, 2016 at 2:11 PM
You so honor our heroes with the wonder of your words, christy.. huggs
Green Avatar
November 11, 2016 at 1:53 PM
So true and so perfectly stated Christy. Many gave their lives for our freedom, the least we could do is be thankful. God Bless our Veterans.
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