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MISSING THEM
by W. Mahlon PurdinThere is nothing special about Veterans Day.
It's actually not a special day at all.
Birthdays are special.
Anniversaries are special.
Mother's Day is special.
Father's Day is special.
The day we met is special
The first time we kissed
And that day we talked about
Having a baby. That was special.
But remembering war and the sacrifices
It demands, and all of its other vices,
That is not special at all.
It's just bravura, manipulative gall.
Courage comes in the dark places.
No bands playing. Ashen faces.
I have friends listed on that Wall. 11/12/2006 Posted on 11/12/2006
Copyright © 2026 W. Mahlon Purdin
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Gabriel Ricard on 11/12/06 at 03:40 PM Nicely put. |
| Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 11/12/06 at 04:06 PM Respectfully, my father and uncles who served in WWII would disagree. |
| Posted by Jean Mollett on 11/13/06 at 06:33 AM Great write. I know a few on that wall too. I don't like the wars either. I do support our troops. But, if we don't fight, they will come here again. Remember 911? |
| Posted by Jean Mollett on 11/13/06 at 06:33 AM That's 9/11 |
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