Red, white, and blue
the colors are draped,
over headstones of soldiers
who perished of late.
Much honor is due
to those who have died,
for freedom to all
in the States abide.
What then the news
we are to herald?
Is it waste and abuse,
or worse to carol?
The ability to choose
t'ween blessing or curse,
to help out mankind
wherein love disbursed.
Now make haste to do
the cry is present,
of actions to strive
and thoughts so urgent!
They call out to you
from lands far away,
to serve as they served
and freedom to stay.
To all who have served in the armed forces...thank you for keeping us free.