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To Save the World
It was to save the world for peace that WWI was fought
A war to end all wars was what the soldiers sought
Instead they found their efforts turned out to be for naught
For in 20 years the world was once again distraught
At seeing how the Nazis and the Fascists threatened peace
While peoples of the world just wanted threats to cease
So once again its citizens took up arms against the foe
To defend our freedoms and protect the rights we know
When Communists threatened Korea, our troops were put on alert
Then they went to Vietnam and came home to a bigger hurt
When our loyal servicemen who had answered duty’s call
Were mistreated by their countrymen after they had given their all
Now we are concerned about the Jihad and the terrorists
Yet we know we can depend upon our soldiers to protect us
Although we wish for peace and that we’d see the end of war
What choice is there but to defend — until the threat’s no more.
Tomorrow we will honor our Veterans and we hope the problems with the Veterans Administration and concerns that Veteran care issues are not being dealt with appropriately will soon be solved…
Our living veterans
and those we have lost,
should be honored,
not just on Memorial Day and Veterans Day…
Those still with us
should be cared for
and cherished
the rest of their days
for serving their country
for putting their lives
on the line.
Dr. Hoult may be contacted at HOULTight@aol.com
