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To the Vets
For all of those whose
patriotic fervor extends past
simply saying the pledge in school
or holding hat over heart
at a football game.
I honor you.
To those who fight for our freedom
those unalienable rights that
made this country a leader in fairness.
For those who carry out the mission
even in the midst of dubious intent
and still follow orders to the letter
because thats what binds us together.
To those who know that
serving ones country is much more
than putting on a uniform.
To those who aid the weak, meek and timid
whose ideals are slaughtered senselessly
in the burning gaze of oppression.
To those who put their lives on the line
so that they may save another
faceless ghost in a foriegn land.
To my father, who
served his country and family
with equal gusto and grace.
To those who want to save the world
one bullet, one meal, one helping hand
at a time.
Thank you.
