Monday, November 11, 2019

Service


You put on the uniform, lace the boots, don
the cap, all dress the same. Rank may change,
but not the name. Duty to uphold; you took

a solemn oath, and do as you’re told. Salute
the flag twice a day, and ranking officers pas-
sed on your way. Stand shoulder-to-shoulder

at attention in formation, willing and able to
defend your nation. Always hopeful for peace
not war, ever present and accounted for.

Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy and Marine,
you stand rock solid beneath Old Glory at the ready
alongside your brothers and sisters just in case.

Chris Hanch 11-11-19

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