Independence Day

“I’m fed up to the ears with old men dreaming up wars for young men to die in.” ~ George McGovern

This morning
We woke up in a soft, warm bed
We slept in late because we were off work
They woke up in a place we can’t imagine
A million miles from home
That is, if they slept at all

This afternoon
While we’re eating more than we should
Laughing and talking with family and friends
They’ll only be risking their lives
Like every other day
Just so we can

This evening
When we watch the sky for fireworks
And ooo and ahh at the explosions
They’ll be watching, too
Praying they don’t see any
Thankful to survive one more day

Tonight
Before we go to sleep
Our family safe and secure
Our biggest worry dreading work tomorrow
Will we think about them
Even for a second

We could never thank them enough
But let us never not thank them

Please come home soon

“If you ever think of me, think of all your liberties and recall, some gave all…”