K I A

K I A - A Father's Tears

White crosses seen bearing names
The flag waves high in the air
A man stands, with tears in his eyes
With the pain of what brought him there

Pride in his heart, sorrow in his soul
An emptiness felt as he continues to live
While in the ground lays the body of his son
KIA, for his country his life he did give

The last letter home, still fresh in his mind
"Don't worry Pop, all is ok, I am doing fine"
As he recalls his son's words, he begins to cry
Worry he did, for he had read between the lines

He believed in the cause, and knew of the sacrifices
He too had served his country proudly many years before
Tears he had shed then for the brave who lost their lives
And this day, he cries again, now for his son taken by the war

Beside the grave he kneels down, softly he begins to speak
"My son, of you I am so proud, you fought hard, you fought well.
You gave your life in battle, protecting that which you believed in.
Of your love, courage, dedication and bravery, my grandson I will tell"

"And each night my son, I will pray, that peace be found in the lands
That the day will come when the white crosses no longer will they place
I know, your death and others will not be in vain, the day I pray will come
For the men and women of tomorrow to live in harmony, war never to face."

Slowly the man rose, he began to walk away, turning he looked once more
At the many graves of those that had fought in wars and gave their lives
He thought of his grandson, and all of the children and families
Of the men and women buried there and around the world, and then he said,
"Please God, May peace and love throughout soon arrive."

~Breezey~

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I would like to thank Rick Cameron for the use of this photograph, please visit his site to see more

of his brilliant photography.