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They visited me today!
... young soldiers,
now
veterans, of war in Iraq.
... by phone,
and then here at home,
... hands upon mine,
... and tears in my eyes,
at home.
(Hello Old Soldier)
I listened to their story
of their war.
They asked me if anyone understands.
White
and Black
and Brown
they asked.
... and I told them
'Follow Me!'
To America and Australia and hear the words of freedom
ringing.
(This is Christina!)
(This is Faye!)
(This is Tony... a Vet from OZ)
(This is Dani, from Pennsylvania)
This is Woody... our Radar Man)
(This is Me)
Faces of all races
beside each other
in wartime
silent
and far away.
I left the moment
and walked within
my thoughts
among the sundown trees.
I left them with your words.
They were quiet,
... and reading
when I returned.
... (they said)
"They are really good Cowboy!
Who are these people?
"Who are they?"
I said,
'Dear Soldiers
They are the ones you are fighting for.
Each and every
one.' |
By
Lou J. Klaiber
Copyright 2003
Listed July
24, 2009 |
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