[Radical Poet]

To all our Veterans in the service:

We remember you this
Thanksgiving Day.
From the front lines,
To the mess hall,
...While you sleep in your bunk.
Our hearts aren't quite whole,
'Cause we're missing, - your "chunk!"

We love you.
Hope you enjoy this poem I wrote only this morning:

Thanksgiving Day

Today is the day that we designate
To look inward in remembrance
And upward in thanks
For the many times that we've forgotten
To thank you for sending your "only begotten"
Accept our "Thanksgiving" on this special day
Make us reflections of you, in some small way
Thank you for America, and her righteous remnant
For freedom, for justice, and our troops who defend it
And thank you for your guidance in our elections
Protect us from traitors who would rule through deceptions
Send us leaders who've passed your inspection
As we await your return and great day of reception
Remember and provide for those left by our fallen
Prompt us to love them, console them, and call them
Train us your children, to stand for what's right
Faithful to your call as your "salt" and your "light"
You're the "Alpha" and "Omega," the first and the last
Protect us and guide us, till our "watch" here is past
And so, we give thanks for your love and your truth
Remembering always, that it's: "...All About You!"

Copyright 2002 Stan Simons

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, Radical Poet, for the most timely and beautiful poem of thanks for our troops. Job well done.