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a touching tribute......

sistersue61

master brummie
Couldn't decide where to post this, so if it needs to be somewhere else, please move it!!
Sent to me by a friend, not sure of its origin, will post when she gets back to me, but I thought it was very moving.


Who are these men, who march so proud?
Who quietly weep, eyes closed, heads bowed?
These are the men who once were boys
... Who missed out on youth and all its joys?
Who are these men with aged faces?
... ... Who silently count the empty spaces?
These are the men who gave their all
Who fought for their country for freedom for all?
Who are these men with sorrowful look?
Who still can remember the lives that were took?
These are the men who saw young men die
The price of peace is always high.
Who are these men?
Who in the midst of pain whispered comfort to those they would not see again?
These are the men whose hands held tomorrow
Who brought back our future with blood, tears and sorrow?
Who are these men who promise to keep?
Alive in their hearts the ones God holds asleep?
These are the men to whom I promise again
Veterans, my friends.
I WILL REMEMBER THEM
 
What a very moving poem Sue. I have not seen that one before very fitting at this time of the year.
 
It just about says everything, very moving. Thanks for sharing Sue


I just Googled this poem and would you believe it was written in 1996 by Jodie Johnson aged 11!
WOW!
 
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