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An old Soldier

Valerie Dunbar

Valerie Dunbar

master brummie
An old Soldier

I visited an old soldier tonight
Presented him with medals bright
Coloured ribbons for his chest
Yet I could only guess the rest?
I looked into his eyes and saw
The saddest tears begin to fall
Then with him visited the past
As memories came flooding fast

A picture taken now with pride
Gave me a glimpse to coincide
With sadness felt in my own heart
for I could never be a part
Of this old soldiers other years
I could never know the fears
That came at times when all alone
When he was very far from home

His sons surround him taking time
To understand this man so fine
For fine he is as down the years
This man has shown us that he cares
He cares for what is right or wrong
So we in turn did come along
To show respect, give him the right
To be that soldier for one night.

copyright Valerie Dunbar

My sons decided to send off for their fathers medals and presented him to them one night for his birthday. Sadly he is no longer with us but his memory lives on. This is a poem for all those brave men who fight for what is right. Lest We Forget
 
Very poignient, and beautifully written Valerie. Lest we forget.
 
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