I Thank those who have served.

I have not served but I believe my poetry will convey the sentiments of those who value liberty.
History teaches that pacifism does not protect against threats to peace. Peace with force may not be peace, but peace without force is fragile. Peace has only been achieved by force resulting in either of two forms of peace. One form is an oppressive peace as when the German Nazis over-ran other countries or peace in freedom when oppressors are fought and suppressed as after the victory of the allied forces in World War II. Peace cannot exist without force. Peace when left to its own device dies a slow demise. Our veterans are the peace keepers of a civilized society.

I Applaud for Liberty
by Roger W Hancock

Together hands applaud,
Those that fight for Freedom.
My hands have held no weapon,
To defend my liberty.
Yet with these hands,
I strive to honor,
Those who risk their lives.
Fingers of my hands,
On keyboard write the poems.
Words express the honor,
For bravery on my behalf.
Liberty upon the soldier’s back,
Freely given, kept for me.
Though I safely write a phrase,
I know to whom I owe.
First to God and then to those,
Who fight for liberty.

Copyright May 4, 2004 Roger W Hancock

Baghdad Tears
by Roger W Hancock

On an Iraqi street in Baghdad,
A soldier mourns as he kneels,
Beside fallen American comrade.

Tears shed for one who died,
Sacrificed to free oppressed,
For Iraqi newborn freedom.

American modern minuteman,
On foreign soil to teach,
Sacrifices for liberty.

American in Iraq mourns,
On a dusty Baghdad street.
A little Iraqi girl... wipes away his tears.

Copyright, July 22, 2004 Roger W Hancock www.PoetPatriot.com

It's The Veteran
by Roger W Hancock

Backbone of liberty; fighting to keep us free,
Sacrifice homeland safety; battles fought abroad.
First Veterans; founding fathers,
Gave to us our freedom's liberty.

'Twas not the preacher, campus organizer,
Who fought for religions free . . . free assembly.
Veterans fought for your assembly, worship free.

It was not the lawyer, politician,
Who gave your right to vote . . . trials fair.
Veterans fought for your voice, equal treatment.

Nor was it the poet, reporter,
That fought for free press . . . free speech.
Veterans fought for unbiased news, talk. . . fear free.

Saluting the flag under which he serves,
Veteran's foundation sacrifice.
Freedom mortared by brave blood spilt . . .
Maintains our liberty rights.

(c) Copyright February 16, 2004 Roger W Hancock www.PoetPatriot.com

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Thank you for my Liberty !

Have a Great Day,

Roger W. Hancock
www.PoetPatriot.com