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The Old Veteran |
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I had four days at home
one moment
one week
A lifetime
when I left.
I carried my bag
and walked down the old road
from home.
Dust
... and a sky so very
blue.
I could see the angels
... hidden
and a man standing
quietly beside a new black highway,
... an old man
a quiet man
Ray J.
WWII... the Battle of the Bulge!
I remember the depth of his words
... his heart
in a handshake
and the reflection of his tears,
... the blue of his eyes.
"Good Luck, Soldier"... he said.
"I will see ya home!"
and he walked slowly away.
I loved!
He died!
It was the year
1965. |
By
Lou J. Klaiber
Copyright 2004
Listed
November 6, 2009 |
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Lou served in Vietnam in 3 Corps Vietnam during 1965 - 1966 as a Sergeant E-5.
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