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The long walk through the valley
overshadowed by the mountains.
Don’t forget your boots.
Sand upon sand the layered earth
covers fragments, shells, and mines.
Don’t forget your boots.
I do not pretend to understand or relate
I have not been there – I am here gazing
at the stars washed in the moonlight
filled with respect and courage for these words.
Don’t forget your boots.
We wait for word, we wait for your voice
a message, or just a “hi”
We trust in you, your honor, your strength
we take comfort in this is what you want.
Don’t forget your boots.
Don’t forget your boots.
7 responses to “Don’t forget your boots”
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Our son is currently deployed. He is in our thoughts constantly, as well as the rest of our troops and the families they have at home. We wish them all safe endeavors as they go about protecting us and those other nations and cultures in need from unseen harm.
LOVE this! If you don’t mind, I’m going to share this with my brother…
I would be honored if you shared this. Thank you for your support.
Thank you.
So glad to have you in my life!
Thank you for coming into mine.
Wow William – excellent ~ on many levels. Thought provoking, and wonderful imagery in your words! Sending Love ~ RL
Thank you Robyn for the kind, and encouraging words. 🙂