Day 11 of 2012 November PAD challenge.
For this post, I was sort of inspired after watching an episode of “Jericho” on Netflix. 😉
Don’t Tread On Me”
Don’t tread on me
I’m more than you see
This eyesight that is almost gone
Have seen countless red dawns
My shaking, aching hands
Have protected your precious lands
This bent and broken back
Endured sleeping in frozen shacks
My tired and swollen feet
Never settled for defeat
The scars all over my body
Souvenirs of battles that are bloody
My mind that screams in the night
Organized many victorious fights
Don’t tread on me
I’m more than you see
I’m why you’re free…
Poetic Ponderings 
Oh, I really like this one. great job.
(and great show too…..I’ll have to see if Netflix Canada has it too.)
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Netflix Canada is different? 😀
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wow…i feel this…sad how much we forget those that gave so much to our freedom and all they have been through and continue to go through…
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It’s been so long since I’ve been in the company of veterans. It is easy to forget what they’ve sacrificed for us. A little reminder is good now and then. 😀
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I often feel inspired to write something after watching a show that touches me, but sadly I don’t do it. I see now why I should. “I’m why you’re free…” very powerfully written and touching. I felt it like a kick to the gut (I mean that in a good way).
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Thank you. I don’t watch often, but I was lucky to get inspired by this one. 😀
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I have many old patients and hear of the wars (WWII, Vietnam, Korean …) — horrible stories and scars. I also have worked screening Vets returning from Iran and Afghanistan for suicidal tendencies– again bad stories. Some fight for freedom, some just fight because their governments told them too. And are enemies are the same.
Nice tribute, though. Many Vets feel exactly what you wrote — well captured.
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I haven’t personally heard any wartime stories, but I could only imagine how terrible they must be – from both sides. I do wish that more people respected our vets and realize what they’ve given up for this country… 🙂
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A perfect reminder, and why we should be thankful each and every day for our service people, our vets. Well penned.
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Thank you. Simple reminders are good once in a while. 🙂
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