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"THE HOME COMING"

 

THE HOME COMING
 
 
 
 
There were tears mid jubilation
as the soldiers came to dock,
a welcomed celebration
for those who fought Iraq.
 
 
Both women and the men,
and the wide smiles they wore,
arriving home again
to the loved ones they adore.
 
 
Came an air of praise and honor
for the duties they performed;
not like the times Jane Fonda,
led the activist in scorn .
 
 
But now 'twas hugs and kisses
with huge joy on display;
the public bade good wishes,
with goodwill here to stay.
 
 
So welcome home a mighty force
who fought a war with pride;
fighting on a deadly course
so freedom could survive.
 
 
But there are some returning,
with wounds that crip for life,
but show a heart still yearning
to get back in the fight!
 
 
And there was one marine
who was searching for his wife,
he was calling out her name,
for he had lost his sight.
 
 
And when they finally met
came an embrace so profound;
their cheeks were soaking wet
from the teardrops falling down.
 
 
I heard the words he said
to his lovely wife, Marie,
"It's better to be blind than dead,
and I'm happy as can be."
 
 
And then they disappeared ...
arm and arm among the throng ,
while others on the pier,
look for families they belong.
 
 
Now don't forget the fallen,
may there memory never wan;
they met their duty calling
and did not die in vain!
 
 
And now they rest in heaven
by the welcome hand of Christ,
a celebration given
for their eternal life.
 
 
This jubilee has come and gone
and again we must band;
another war is going strong
inside Afghanistan.
 
 
Which we must wait to celebrate;
but proudly we will stand,
support our troops to build their faith
'til they come home again!
 
 
William E. Hardison
 
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