STANDING UP WFW

Today Words For Wednesday is a combination with Veteran's Day.

Thank you Carolyn McBride for more challenging words today.

boots, cross stitch, hospital,  President, planet, fairy, skin, loved

My own picture selected in memory of my 30 year USS Navy Retired MMCS.

USS Mahan DLG 11 one of the many ships on which he served.

STANDING UP by Granny Annie

Once upon a time

They were all new recruits

Sailing, flying, marching

In brand new boots.

Tucked in their pockets a

Cross stitch from mom

To keep a child safe

To guard from all harm.

Some returning with

Limbs crushed and brittle

Spending their time

In the military hospital.

Regardless of politics

They were never hesitant

To welcome a visit from

The country’s President.

Duty called and they went.

It hit them like granite

Ships loaded with body bags

Was like a different planet.

Held together by skin

Tough faces grown pale

Surely it was all

Just a made up fairy tale

Sacrifice chosen not chosen

Many had been shoved

But today we can say that

All are being loved.

Yes today we salute

Those who stand up for us

Through thick and thin.

Thank you for your service.

HONORING VETERANS TODAY

11-11-16