RHYME WITH REASON

THE VET

"Pardon me sir, could you spare a dime

disabled I am but I'll be fine

I fought in war, committed no crime

lost my limbs due to an exploding mine

survival's not easy this day in time

my day's are numbered, your in your prime

we gave for you on the front lines

so please sir, could you spare one dime

for a cup of coffee, a place to dine

it's not for a pleasure, such as wine

maybe a wash to remove some grime"

THE MAN

"I know who you are and where you have been

I am one you were sent to defend

I don't have much that I can lend

I'll give what I have to you my friend

you have given over and over again

it's a powerful message that you send

God bless you sir, I pray for your mend"

THE VET

"Thank you young man for your gift and kind words

you stopped, listened and heard

it's folks like you I was proud to defend

And sir.......I would do it all over again"

Chuck "Outlaw" Preston 10-11-2001