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Red Jackets

Red caps, red jackets,
walkers, wheelchairs on parade.
Vets board Honor Flight.

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Marikate Kingston

June 16, 2026 at 9:16 PM

Your poem is moving to me, as a niece and daughter of the 2 vets. I see a moving patriotic parade as I read. What a moving piece Jennifer

Marikate Kingston

July 16, 2023 at 9:01 PM

A beautiful patriotic and important poem. I am the niece of a double amputee from Vietnam. Your poem was quite moving to me.

Jennifer Fenn

October 29, 2023 at 2:14 PM

Thank you! Tell your uncle thank you for his sacrifice.

Sam Kauffman

June 21, 2022 at 4:16 PM

This is wonderful Jennifer! What a great theme for a haiku - honor flights and recognizing the veterans who gave so much of themselves in service! Thank yo for this touching haiku!

Jennifer Fenn

June 21, 2022 at 4:25 PM

Thank you Sam! So happy you like it. Thank you for the encouraging comments.