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The Veteran

You answered the call and
Gave of yourself to God and country.
Back home, we were omitting God
Out of the Pledge of Allegiance ...

Taking prayer out of school;
Thinking this was the right
Thing to do and it was cool ...

Removing the Ten Commandments
From the Courthouse walls,
While you stood up ~ brave and tall.

We commend you for fighting
For our rights and freedom ...

For making this world a better place.
I bow on my knees and pray for
Your humbleness and saving grace.

A vet is a powerful tool.
He is a HERO, our buddy, and
One who has learned to follow rules.

They enlisted and put their life on the line
While some sit back, in silence, and pretend
That, someday, everything will be fine.

Lord, help us to not forget
The veterans who fought and lost their life.
Be with them during these times,
while they are enduring such division and strife.

Stand up with your beliefs and
Praise God for another day!
Let these Veterans be in our hearts
As we salute you on, this, your Veteran's Day.

© Nancy Hoback 2003


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