In Gratitude

No poetry or intoned prayer

Can ever quite express

Our thankfulness to all who served

In military dress

We wave the flag and think of them

On days we’ve set aside;

We speak of valor past, and now;

Our hearts are filled with pride

To those who’ve sacrificed and stood

In wartime and in peace ~

And generations after

Who will serve ‘til all wars cease ~

Parades and graveside speeches

Are paltry dispensation

For the gratitude we owe

Your service to the nation

Author's Note

Thinking of the Veterans... past, present and future...

Reviews

[Marie]

Bless you Rita. I send one card out to one veteran on Nov. 11, and that's the extent of my remembrance.

[Rita L. Sev]

I am sure that card is appreciated, and the sentiments behind it... Thank you, Marie.

[icelandicblue]

There is not enough we can say or do that can ever really be enough but your poem is a wonderful gesture of a grateful nation. I am moved by your words, we should all raise our voices in gratitude.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Blue. You are so right, we can never do enough for our brave servicemen and women...

[Tom]

You have honoured all brave service men and women past and present, in your own inimitable style Rita and kudos to you for such an eloquently penned tribute!

'Lest we forget' !

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Tom - My father-in-law is buried at Arlington... we will never forget...

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Bravo...bravo.... excellent tribute to those who served.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Dale.

[Sami Khalil]

A great tribute...Happy Veteran's day to you and yours...:)..........................

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Sami - and to you and yours!

[Sami Khalil]

YOu are welcome...:)..................

[jacob erin-cilberto]

you do this kind of tribute so so well...

a beautiful homage to our service people.

you express sentiment that we all can nod in agreement to.

jacob

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Jacob.