Curtis Moorman Poet Rhyme

Who Do You Think You Are

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE

I am a 'good ol' boy' from Georgia
Who makes an effort to write poetry
I enter contests and sometimes win
But if I lose, I try again

I have made lots of friends on Poetry Soup
Too many to list, or I'd give you the scoop
I will tell you a little about who I am
If you promise you won't send it to Spam

I served my country in an Air Force career
Stationed in locations far and near
For twenty years I wore the 'blue'
Protecting our freedom - that's what we do

After retirement I decided to enter
A career in the VA Medical Center
Caring for Veterans who served as well
I heard the stories they had to tell

Stories that often paralleled my own
Stories of some who were sent back home
In a flag draped coffin for all to see
This man served his country honorably

Now I am old and fully retired
But I am safe and also inspired
By those who don the uniform
Of the fighting man who braves the storm

He faces danger that some never see
Serving with honor to keep America free
I served with pride that will ever remain
This is who I think I am

23 August 2018
For the contest sponsored by Caren Krutsinger

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Line Gauthier September 28, 2018 at 9:11 PM Love your poem, Curtis. Congrats on your win. Curtis Moorman September 29, 2018 at 6:14 AM Thanks, Line. I haven't forgotten my promise to sponsor a contest. I have been in and out of town over the past two weeks and it isn't slowing down yet. I appreciate your invaluable assistance and will keep up with your blog.

Susan Gentry August 30, 2018 at 6:44 AM Congratulations on your win. Glad to know a little bit more about a man I truly respect and call friend. This is an outline of your life that is well-written and well-stated. Thank you so much for your service. God bless to you and yours. Curtis Moorman September 2, 2018 at 6:15 PM Susan, you are always so kind and considerate in your approach to comments on my work. I appreciate that characteristic in you. Thanks for caring and for your open honesty.

Richard Lamoureux August 29, 2018 at 9:19 AM Well expressed, glad to make your aquantince. Congrats on your win. Curtis Moorman August 29, 2018 at 10:49 AM Richard, I appreciate your support and your comment. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance as well. I am pleased that my entry was chosen.

Gershon Wolf August 28, 2018 at 4:47 PM Curtis, I read this to my family. There wasn't a dry eye in the house... And, yes, we sing the Star-Spangled Banner proudly too. It's a pleasure to be associated with you through the Soup. Congrats on your win in the contest. Best always, Gershon Curtis Moorman August 29, 2018 at 10:43 AM Thanks, Gershon, for the comment and for your loyalty to our Flag. If you are interested, I have a poem on Soup entitled 'Our Flag' if you wish to read it.

Jan Allison August 27, 2018 at 1:22 PM Such a pleasure to 'meet you' Curtis, you are an inspiration to me, many congrats on your win :-) hugs jan xx Curtis Moorman August 27, 2018 at 3:04 PM Thank you so much, Jan. You are an inspiration to me. I cherish our "Soup" friendship and consider a pleasure to have 'met' you too!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 27, 2018 at 12:57 PM Wonderful poem, you're a wonderful person! Thank you for wearing the blue! I actually referenced the Blue Beret in a poem recently, thus extra thrilled to read yours on the winners list today Curtis. Congratulations! xomo Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 27, 2018 at 7:57 PM You're sweet! Thank you :) my poem in question is my entry in the country tis of thee contest, "National Cred", I doubt it's what the sponsor is looking for but it's where my muse went with the prompt. Good luck tomorrow! Curtis Moorman August 27, 2018 at 3:03 PM Thanks, Mo! I'll be sure and read the poem you referenced. I served for a total of 43 years between the Air Force and the Veterans Administration. Tomorrow, I will be sponsoring a program at the VA called Welcome Home. A program designed to help Vets suffering from combat fatigue deal with every day issues in a safe environment. Vets are special to me! And so are my dear friends like you on Soup.

Heidi Sands August 23, 2018 at 9:49 AM Excellent Curtis. Thank you for your service. Good luck in the contest :) Curtis Moorman August 23, 2018 at 11:10 AM Thank you Heidi, on both counts! I enjoyed my years of service and now my years of retirement.