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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