Veteran
H. Lee Bryant
Once upon a time,
during a war no one understood,
A Southern boy took a ship across the world,
To fight for a country he believed in.
Once upon a time,
When duty and honor mattered,
And a handshake was binding,
A sweet Southern man met a sweet Southern nurse on the battle field.
After they made it home,
They built a life with two children,
Golf and pot roast on Sundays,
All while counting their blessings,
lessons learned on foreign shores in a now silent war.
He never said a word,
about the time he served,
The battles he waged,
the horror he saw.
Like so many others like him,
He was happy to be home,
Trading orders for chores,
and generals for wives with errands to run.
Like so many other great men,
Who risked everything for freedom,
He’s found his heavenly reward,
leaving much of his story untold.
But although we may never know,
We will never forget,
One of the greatest men of the greatest generations,
To ever serve in a country they were proud to call home.
Dedicated to H. Lee Bryant and the surviving veterans of World War 2
Happy Veteran’s Day!
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November 12th, 2012 at 5:15 am
Beautiful sentiment. We are fortunate to have people in this country who will serve to keep us free.
November 12th, 2012 at 5:41 am
Beautiful. Happy Veterans Day to all those who sacrifice so much for us!
November 12th, 2012 at 7:30 am
Happy Vetrans Day! What a beautiful tribute and post.
November 12th, 2012 at 7:55 am
Thank you Sweetie for remembering my Daddy for Veterans’ Day. He was a very special man and I miss him more everyday.
November 12th, 2012 at 8:03 am
Lovely. Thanks for sharing, and thanks ALWAYS to our veterans and those currently serving.
November 12th, 2012 at 8:07 am
Simply beautiful! So very thankful for those who gave their all for my freedom! Be sure to stop by today if you get a chance…I’m having a giveaway!
November 12th, 2012 at 9:17 am
What a tribute. I knew who it was and didn’t even know a name!
He left a legacy to be admired.
November 12th, 2012 at 10:05 am
Thanks so much for this beautiful Veteran’s Day tribute.
oxoxoxo from San Francisco
Amy
http://bridechic.blogspot.com
November 12th, 2012 at 11:20 am
We owe them so much gratitude!
November 12th, 2012 at 12:06 pm
What a special tribute today. We tend to have pot roast on Sundays too.
November 12th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
This was a beautiful tribute to Veterans. My father was one as well and I’m always so proud of his duty. Hope your weekend was lovely.
November 12th, 2012 at 7:37 pm
Oh wha an awesome post!!
November 12th, 2012 at 8:12 pm
Very nice!!
November 13th, 2012 at 12:22 am
What a wonderful tribute!
November 13th, 2012 at 1:17 am
A beautiful tribute. My dad was a veteran so I love seeing things like this.
xo Mary Jo
November 13th, 2012 at 9:16 am
I love love LOVE this poem! I am so glad that you wrote it!