By Ronald M. Koncan Santa Monica
(Re: Veterans Day is this Sunday) Come forth the villainous in shades of gray; Opposed by the righteous clad too in gray. God is with us they all do say. Who is right; which shade of gray? Glory is in sight; each right shows might. But war is no cure, draws blood from the pure. So gray creates fire, then all is red. Screams ring out, so many are dead The villainous, the righteous — they battle to save. Memorials for them, the cowardice and brave But veterans are all the carnage we share. Include innocent and children war does not spare. Annihilate all warfare, this violence of ages. Help villainous and righteous victims and sages. For Veterans Day is white, red and gray. The best way to honor: Pray peace be the day
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on November 10, 2007. Read the original PDF.