| Ode To The Viet - Nam Vet Many of them were forced to go But, on their return, little did they know That they would be received unwanted and unrewarded The people and country they went to defend Would abuse that freedom on which they depend Only to disrespect and spit on returning heros Heros that dodged bullets as brothers died A bullet with their name caught another nearby Never knowing when their's would find its mark Six months at a time they continued to fight Following orders they knew were not right Orders that may lead them to death Yet, they continued to follow and fight In villages, jungles and rice patties by day and night Never sure if they would make it through Bravely they struggled alone and true Maintaining freedom for me and you Fighting for people they didn't know To live as they watched others die And listen to brothers who in pain cried What a price they had to pay To return home and their only reward being Disrespect, night - sweats and memories of brothers bleeding For a country ungrateful and undeserving of such heroes Though I was sent to Europe to serve I spent time with many as they returned Heartbroken and distraught over an ungrateful nation May GOD'S Grace, Mercy, Peace, Love, Joy and Justice Be with each that served and came back to us Especially those who came home in a bag So that one day they may receive their due For fighting so bravely for freedom and you GOD Bless them all for recognition as " Heroes " is finally theirs May GOD watch over all MIA's who remain in our prayers |
| Patrick Wayne Hollier Copyright 2001 Patrick Hollier |
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| May GOD carry each one home safetly !! |
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