Happy 4th of July!! As we celebrate our countries independence; let us pause to say thank you to all the men and women in uniform or who have ever worn a uniform that we might enjoy our freedom. We need to take a moment and pray for our country and it’s leaders.
A Tribute to Our Military Heroes
(To All Who Have Served and are Serving)
By Effie Darlene Barba
A Hero sat beside the grave
His friend was buried there
He wondered if he’d be as brave
When bullets filled the air
A Hero stood beside the bed
A Comrade lying there
“She’ll never walk”, that’s what they said
It all seemed so unfair
A Hero walked-some foreign street
The people turned and stared
Some would run to hide-retreat
While others simply glared
Did others know the choice they’d made?
Protect, to serve, to save
Whate’er the cost, their post they stayed
For love, their all they gave
A Hero walked into the room
The doctor standing there
The saddened face, the sense of gloom
An illness, very rare
A Hero stood with stoic grace
Though sadness filled his eyes
The gentle smile upon his face
His broken heart’s disguise
These veteran Heroes stood the test
With all that they did do
We must now give to them our best
Our service, Our “Thank you”
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The artist that drew the picture “A Broken and Contrite Heart” featured on my header and the picture of the bodybuilder is Ronald Barba. Please go to his website ( http://www.barba-art.com) for information regarding obtaining copies or to commission him to create a masterpiece for you. Feel free to email him at Ron@Barba-Art.com to discuss any art projects.
©2015 Effie Darlene Barba
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