The Precious Sounds of Freedom
There are so many annoying sounds that surround us,
That we are often tempted to notify the police!
(Sounds causing consternation and such an awful ruckus),
To obtain much needed quiet and restful peace!
Some of the sounds could be disallowed,
If we were more considerate of each other;
For example barking mutts and music so loud,
Roaring automobiles and other such bother!
But the sounds that never bother me,
And I hear them each and every day,
Are the sounds of freedom that keep us free;
Sounds made for the protection of the good ol' US of A!
The scream of aircraft launching from a base;
On the firing range the roar of booming gun;
Means our forces are keeping training pace,
Ensuring peace is preserved for everyone!
Sounds of freedom bring comfort to my soul,
Knowing the military keeps us free from strife,
And that they have everything under control,
Defending our precious American way of life!
(I live about 5 miles from Fort Carson, Colorado, and hear the rattle of
musketry, the boom of cannon and the sounds of helicopters every day!
During the day I'm soothed with the dulcet sounds of Reveille, and other bugle calls throughout the day. At 1000PM each evening I hear the mournful
sound of Taps. Peterson AFB is nearby and I hear the scream of jets reaching for the blue. Some local people are irritated by these sounds, but to me they
will always be THE PRECIOUS SOUNDS OF FREEDOM!)
Robert L. Hinshaw, Chief Master Sergeant, USAF, Retired
Copyright © Robert L. Hinshaw | Year Posted 2021
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