And, They Were There, Too!

Not enough credit given
To, mothers, sisters, daughters, wives
Some too, who gave their all
Right down, to their lives.

There's some, wore a uniform
Of one of the "branches"
And like all of those men
Taken some deadly chances.

Some were in the U.S.O.
Brought a little taste of Home
With, Smalltalk, donuts, coffee
Where ere the troops would roam.

There was "Rosie the Riviter"
Who fought her own war here
And nurses, who eased the pain
And tried, to ease the fear.

There were even women pilots
Who put, their lives on the line
Said, "Send me where you will!
That suits me, just fine."

Those, who stayed at home
To raise their families
Who gave all, went without
Realized, realities.

So many of those women
Who gave so much more
Than they were asked to
During each and every war.

We honor those, upon this stone
And, give our humble, "Thanks!"
To those who filled the empty spaces
In, our country's wartime ranks.

~ Abe, The Poor Man's Poet ~

Thanks again to Abe for another great poem!!! If you would like to see more of his work go visit his site!! Please do not use poetry on this page without Abe's permission. Thanks!

 

A very special award!!!! Thank you, Ron!

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