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Civilian Salute : Patriotic Poetry

written by Poet : Joel Aaron De La Vega


Make way for the G.I.'s

Dare you look into those eyes?

They've held horror and hope

And hardened when made to cope

Don't try to relate to their hell

The worst of stories they may never tell

If given the chance to learn

Take honor in your turn

For each is a memory from the ages

Taken from the pages of historic rages

Blessed by my youth I may never witness the truth

Screams followed my cries

I dared to look into those eyes

No way to repay

No way to redeem

I stand in awe of all who preserve the American Dream

My words mere drops in a sea of thanks

Deserved by all who fought on foreign banks

 

Originally Posted On Site: 2006-11-03 14:15:40
Last Login: 11.03.06


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