When a Veteran cries... they tip their heads close their eyes trying to blink it away but they can't and they won't because the tears just keep coming -never ending- When a Veteran cries.
When a Veteran cries... they'll think of the friends who've passed away the wreath tossed twenty-one gun salute only tokens of the real picture -of tragedy- When a Veteran cries
When a Veteran cries... at the parade the Flag passes by their hands to their hearts earning the right knowing the privilege standing for those who aren't there anymore When a Veteran cries.
When a Veteran cries... off they go into themselves quietly giving into memories please not today please not right now but nothing will ever take it away... When a Veteran cries.
When a Veteran cries... it breaks my heart pains me greatly there's nothing I can do they're all heroes every single one will they listen when I tell them this? When a Veteran cries.
When a Veteran cries... when they cry so do I their pain's a powerful thing a single tear an imposing thought because they think they shouldn't be here... When a Veteran cries.
When a Veteran cries... so do angels yes, angels in Heaven they cry when they see their brave lads racked with guilt filled with shame rigidly cramped with all the emotional burdens... When a Veteran cries.
When a Veteran cries... it is rare the guards are down and we are privy to it all the minimal tears tales of the past as quickly as it happens, it disappears... When a Veteran cries.
When a Veteran cries... there's a purpose for their tears to shed for someone not here KIA/MIA/POW PTSD, carcinogenics death is still death in any war -any conflict- When a Veteran cries.
When a Veteran cries... and you see it know the impact that this has on their entire life a constant struggle lingering heartbreak their buddies are dead, but they lived -how ironic- When a Veteran cries...
Many thanks to PJ for the use of his Vietnam Veterans Parade picture.
