A day late of the Invasion

[olevetonahill]

But here it is as far as Im concerned !
http://www.webring.com/hub?ring=vvsup

[olevetonahill]

Screw it , Yall find it :pop:

[olevetonahill]

http://www.webring.com/hub?ring=vvsup

[olevetonahill]

Yea I got lost in the 60s again !

An Old Soldiers Boots

What value can be placed on an old Soldiers boots
I heard the auctioneer say.
Will a bid be started for these old worn soles
That once trod in lands far away?

He said I know for a fact they were worn
By a Soldier that survived the war.
For a treasure of history what will the price be
That these combat boots will sell for?

The crowd looked stunned as tho at a loss
Where to start the bidding that day.
Watching a crippled old man with his head hung
As he stood in dim light by the doorway.

On a corner uptown with no place to go
I knew I had seen that man before.
Tired and worn living on the streets
That old Soldier was still fighting a war.

I knew without a doubt they belonged to him
Because the pain was showing on his face.
I walked up and put some money in the boot
And everything fell into place.

People came together at the auction that day
The compassion in others came alive.
Everyone walked by that old Soldiers boots
Dropping a bill or two inside.

The auctioneer picked up those boots
And returned them to the Soldier by the door.
He was crying out loud as he clutched those boots
That once again carried him through a war.

The value that can be placed on an old Soldiers boots
I heard the auctioneer say
Could never be placed on the life of another
Or the lesson we have all learned today.

©Eileen Breedlove
31 May 2001

[olevetonahill]

Where I respect ANY Vets opinion I dont have to agree with em
But will post that opinion !
http://www.thenewstribune.com/2010/03/20/1116828/protesters-mark-7-years-of-war.html