Proudly Serving

You’ve always been my greatest joy,
My precious gift from God above.
I’ve tried to guide you on your way
With loose held reins of mother love.

Faith and loyalty and trust,
You have them all in great supply.
You’ve answered to your country’s call.
I didn’t let you see me cry.

My lonely heart is filled with love
For man you are, so proud and strong.
On bended knee, I’m praying now,
Your country’s need won’t be too long.

I am not there as once I was,
To pick you up if you should fall.
I can but pray to loving God
For his protection over all.

I thank you and your comrades bold
For sacrifices you must make
In hiatus from your life’s true goals
For your beloved country’s sake.


7/3/12
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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A   Avatar
July 8, 2012 at 6:03 PM
Joyce, congratulations with your wonderful win -xox~pd
Debole Avatar
July 8, 2012 at 3:46 AM
Congrats! This is beautifully written. - Gail
Brown Avatar
July 6, 2012 at 11:32 AM
Congratulations on your super win in Gail's contest Joyce. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
July 6, 2012 at 11:30 AM
Congratulations on your super win in Gail's contest Joyce. Love, Carol
Syed Avatar
July 6, 2012 at 9:48 AM
heart touching indeed:) congrats
Kostman Avatar
July 5, 2012 at 1:00 PM
congrates! Good write! Jane
Kendrick Avatar
July 4, 2012 at 5:04 PM
Congrats on your winning work..Sara
Dailey Avatar
July 4, 2012 at 11:07 AM
What a beautiful poem - well deserved 1st place finish in the contest. Mike
Sweetheart Avatar
July 4, 2012 at 7:55 AM
congrats Joyce on a wonderful write and first place win for this stirring powem my friend..luv..
Quigley Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 10:21 PM
I was going to enter this contest Joyce, but after reading your winning entry, I am glad I didn't. You said everything that could be said. You're still one of my favorites. Congratulations.
Dietrich Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 9:20 PM
a very well deserved win and so fitting at this time of the year. Congrats to you, my friend.
Grisetti Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 7:48 PM
Congratulations on your win. Lovely letter.
Bauer Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 3:38 PM
don't know if this is true or not, but it's very convincing and very beautiful. great poem!
Henderson Avatar
July 3, 2012 at 10:05 AM
May all be blessed. Peace to you Joyce.
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