Curtis Moorman Poet Rhyme

Veterans Are People

VETERANS ARE PEOPLE

I fought in the trenches of World War I
In the foxholes of World War II
I was in the Korean Conflict
And the rice paddies of Vietnam too

I've been to Afghanistan
Kuwait and Iraq
Spent long months away from home
I've been to hell and back

But the stars and stripes will forever wave
In honor of those who went to their grave
To ensure that America will always be
The home of the brave and the land of the free

The bells of freedom will continue to ring
All across the USA
And it can be said, without a doubt
Our veterans paved the way

24 August 2018

For the contest sponsored by July Morning

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Line Gauthier June 21, 2018 at 4:04 PM Absolutely, but my version would say that veterans are heroes. Congrats on your win, Curtis. Curtis Moorman June 21, 2018 at 4:48 PM Yes, we Veterans could be considered heroes in a manner of speaking. Whatever connotation we apply, I am pleased to be a Veteran and to pay homage to all our Vets. My book has a section dedicated to Veterans and I can tell that your heart is for us as well. Thanks, Line.

Susan Gentry June 15, 2018 at 3:13 AM Congratulations on your win with this heartfelt tribute! Thank you for your service. An inspirational poem that needs to be read in these times. Respect for so many things seems to have disappeared over the years. Well done. Curtis Moorman June 15, 2018 at 1:45 PM Thank you, Susan for these kind words. Veterans have a special place in my heart. After retiring from the Air Force, I worked for 23 years at the VA Medical Center here in my hometown of Dublin, Georgia.

Heidi Sands June 10, 2018 at 6:54 PM This poem gave me goose bumps reading it. Thank you for your service! Congratulations for your win!! :) Curtis Moorman June 10, 2018 at 8:26 PM That makes for a great comment, Heidi. Thank you for that and for your thanks to me for my service. That means a lot to me.

Eve Roper June 10, 2018 at 5:15 PM Amen :) Congratulations on a very well deserved win... Hugs Eve Curtis Moorman June 10, 2018 at 8:25 PM Thank you so much, Eve, for this kind comment. You are such a gracious lady and I enjoy hearing from you.

Edward Ibeh June 10, 2018 at 3:00 PM Heartiest congratulations on your placement, Curtis:-). Great poem about veterans. I'm a veteran myself. Very well-deserved win! Curtis Moorman June 10, 2018 at 3:37 PM Thank you for your service and your comment. My 20-year Air Force career was the second best decision I ever made. The first was accepting Christ as Lord and Savior. Both decisions have served me well.

Anne-Lise Andresen June 10, 2018 at 12:20 PM - Congratulations on your great win in "People" contest, Curtis :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Curtis Moorman June 10, 2018 at 2:43 PM Thanks, for the comment, Anne-Lise.

Tom Cunningham June 10, 2018 at 10:40 AM Big congratulations Curtis, well written verse . Tom Curtis Moorman June 10, 2018 at 2:42 PM Thank you, Tom. Our military, as well as all first responders and lawa officers, need to be treated with respect and dignity. I appreciate your support.

Carol Sunshine Brown March 2, 2012 at 7:05 AM It is always a pleasure to read your poetry Curtis. I want to thank you today for your kind words on my writing. Your words are appreciated more then you know. Love, Carol Curtis Moorman March 2, 2012 at 9:30 AM Thanks, Carol. I value your encouragement and support.

Gwendolen Song December 5, 2011 at 7:15 AM Hope your contest doesn't fill up tooooo fast bc I won't be able to really sit down and work on a poem for it til 2morrow...Love these patriotic writes. They are one of my fav topics!

Gwendolen Song November 20, 2011 at 4:42 PM And yes, you helped to pave the way!! Always an honor to read a patriotic poem authored by a true Veteran, Curtis. I know i am putting you on the spot BUT could you write an entry regarding a day in your life as a soldier (WW2) for Frank's contest. I would be excited to read such work from you! ....I know, you are thinkin'-Boy, she is soooo demanding. ha ha. Gwendolen Curtis Moorman November 21, 2011 at 7:33 AM Gwendolen: I am truly flattered that you would ask me to write for Frank's contest. In the meantime, if you look at my poems, you will see one entitled "The Disabled Vet". Read it and let me know if it may be appro-priate.

Kim Merryman November 20, 2011 at 11:32 AM Wow! A wonderful tribute to our veterans. Kim