It’s The Veteran

          by Roger W Hancock

Backbone of liberty; fighting to keep us free,

Sacrifice homeland safety;

battles fought abroad.

First Veterans; founding fathers,

Gave to us our freedom’s liberty.

‘Twas not the preacher, campus organizer,

Who fought for religions free . . . free assembly.

Veterans fight for your assembly, worship free.

It was not the lawyer, politician,

Who gave your right to vote . . . trials fair.

Veterans fight for your voice, equal treatment.

Nor was it the poet, reporter,

That fought for free press . . . free speech.

Veterans fight for unbiased news, talk. . . fear free.

Saluting the flag under which he serves,

Veteran’s foundation sacrifice.

Freedom mortared by brave blood spilt . . .

Maintains our liberty rights.

Copyright February 16, 2004 Roger W Hancock www.PoetPatriot.com