Thankful

I just paused to think about, this great nation where I live,

And the many lives lost, who gave all they had to give,

For whom always without fail, stood and still stand for me in the gap,

Their heroics touch my heart, and I just want to stand and clap,

Applauding them for their sacrifice, for their being so brave,

That they would not hold back anything, for my freedom to save,

And I think about Daddy, and his being a POW back in World War II,

So many stories never written, about the many faithful and true,

May I appreciate more all that they do, leaving home and family,

For someone that most don’t even know, that is you and me,

Lord protect them and bring them all home safe, is what I always pray,

And may I be thankful and remember them, more than just on Memorial Day.

Randy “Pops” Stone 05-24-13