Showing posts with label sacrifice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sacrifice. Show all posts

Monday, May 27, 2013

You Knew but Still Went



You knew but still went
Your heart set
To serve and protect was your intent.

The decision to go you did not lament
Informed of danger
You knew but still went.

The United States of America you did represent
Putting your life on the line
To serve and protect was your intent.

When you signed on the line it meant
Leaving your family and friends behind
You knew but still went.

Hard physical training you underwent
Preparing for the mission
To serve and protect was your intent.

The loss of life you could not circumvent
For the freedom of others the ultimate sacrifice you made
You knew but still went
To serve and protect was your intent.

Monday, May 6, 2013

Mother, I am blessed


I am blessed by your presence
It encircles and gives confidence
Whenever you are around.

I am blessed by your love
It is warm and secure
With every hug you reassure.

I am blessed by your guidance
It teaches me self-reliance
A great compass you are.

I am blessed by your sacrifice
It is not taken for granted
It is greatly appreciated.

I am blessed above all
Things great and small
To have you as my mother!
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