What is a Veteran?
Just look around-
Right where you're standing, he
fought for that ground.
A Vet is a person who answered the
call, who went into war and gave it
his all.

He defended a way of life that we love,
but much preferred peace like the way
of the dove.
He asked not the reason as he strood
in the trench.
He faltered not once in the muck and
the stench.

As soldiers in legions, they stood side
by side,
They knew some would fall, as many
more died.
They whispered their prayers in a
helmet of sweat.
Shells bursting above wouldn't let
them forget.

Tears in their eyes, as their friends
lay so still.
One hour ago, he was king of the hill.
Many more wounded, spilling of life.
When will it end, this battle of strife?

For many the battles will never end,
Now they are civilians and find they
can't blend.

Some are disabled, and some are
disturbed,
After coming from hell, they find
they've been curbed.

A Veteran is special, not be be denied,
He put it up front, he need never hide.

Now is the time to honor our vets.
Remember their pain, don't ever
forget.

Remember them now, and give them
their due.
Stand by their side, 'cause
they did it for you.