TAPS

Do we 
not exist
Do we 
not breathe

Because Duty
seduces us
to stand?

As a young
man I never
fully realized
how significant
a commitment 
to serve 
one country is

As a weathered
man 
the dog tags
I hold
is the seal
that has kept 
me from
coming unglued

My brothers and sisters
in service
along with my beloved son
share the mission
that rule
our souls

Yes the Red, White and Blue 
is what makes
the blood in my veins
flow
and with that
there is no
apology.   

Let  the Bugle 
sound off
allow us to 
rest in peace....