Our Honored Vets: Distinguished Valor

A poem for our armed forces - a celebrated light of victory and courage for our planet.

A jubilant and determined level
Of historic authority.
The leadership of a nation atop
Freedom’s storied
And mountainous terrain.
A courage and majesty
On specialized display.
The zenith of the planet’s combative measures,
Our armed forces men and women -
Promoting the nation’s safety,
Capacity, and pride…

The enlightened economic verity and vision.
The most God-driven, innovative,
And hard fought victories.
Etched in the awe-inspiring time scape
Of the most lethal and impressive pinnacle;
Our brave troops’ tremendous sacrifice
And courage conveying
The ultimate strength and comfort…
A commitment to valor showcasing
The powerful nation at its technologically leading
And coordinated best;

Our heroes’ commitment and honor
In enormous peril.
Some truly at-odds survivors
Of the cruelest battles.
Mental and physical illness…
Post-traumatic fatigue and clamor…
Austere and challenging symptoms…
Their extremely painful plight
Can and shall continue
The known accountability…

Our idyllic warriors coming into focus,
Earning prestigious medals, accolades,
And honorary attention;
And the advantageous medical care,
Storied rehabilitation treatments,
And improved social support services -
A family of the mightiest
And most incapacitated veterans
Of the past, present, and current era,
Acknowledged to be the grandest
And most deserving citizens
Of our circumference and epic realm…

A history of imperfect but highly respected
Responses to imperialistic, territorial,
Maniacal, and fatally
Uncompromising enemies
In the least acceptable environments,
Promoting a global, militaristic,
And deadly force in reply -
For The Land of Freedom and Opportunity
To further the earth’s history
And economic concerns.
Methods of involvement thoroughly
Being questioned for their lack of impunity
And diplomatic abuse…
Recruitment being focused on poise, teamwork,
And the superior ability of leadership
And our informed generals
And presidents
To command each global strategic option.

Fulfilling humankind’s
Geopolitical aspirations and interests
And admonishing human rights violations
And abuses;
While the signals of an advantageous
And possible end to wars are arriving
In parallel and coming to fruition…