If you were selected to bring someone back,
Who had fought for his country and died.
Would you be proud , as you showed them our world,
Or want to go somewhere and hide.
People died for their country, their family, their friends,
For principles once we held dear.
They fought so that children, could face everyday,
Free from the “ogre of fear”.
We were fighting oppression, the government said,
And in return for the life you might give.
When it’s over we promise to build a new world,
A land “fit for heroes to live”.
Equality, regardless of race, creed, or kin,
A fitting reward for the brave.
With a home, and a job, and insurance,
To protect you from “cradle to grave”.
So as you displayed, all the progress we’ve made,
Violence, drugs, greed and crime.
Unemployment, corruption, and old people afraid,
Wouldn’t you be ashamed of “our time”.
Would our new standards, and morals impress,
Someone who died in the war.
Or would they walk away with tears of regret,
Saying, “It’s not what I gave my life for”.
There is only one way to say
"I Love You"
But there are thousands of ways to demonstrate
Steve . Aka . The Old Sea Dog . 2005 .
An original created by "This Steve" for your consideration
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