  Debit 
 
“Remember them” and “Honor them” 
These words are said on days 
that have been set, as if enough; 
As if the dues are paid. 
 
These dates upon a calendar, 
some are circled red, 
The color of the fortune paid 
by living and by dead. 
 
The Flags, Parades and Tributes, 
an effort made – although 
We did not see blood bartered 
for the freedoms that we know. 
 
This most untender tender 
Some have seen – still see. 
Their investment gathers interest 
from sea to shining sea. 
 
These costly rights and privileges 
Are gifts to you and me, 
From Veterans, who paid the price; 
Know Freedom is not Free. 
 
by KheSanhE2-26 - Easy Echo - Lucille J. Biscaglio - May 29, 2000 
 
 
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