That Song

I had to write a letter to a veteran yesterday for an english assignment. It was suppose to be an encouraging letter. In my letter, I wrote the veteran a poem. I was kind of thinking of my own veteran  I know when I wote it-- my uncle. This is not specifically to my uncle though, just veterans in general.

That Song

As my song was short, your song was long.
You fought with great bravery, while keeping so calm.
I went to sleep thinking about all my sorrows.
You went to sleep thinking about just tomorrow.

As my song was short, your song was long.
You marched upon yonder, yet did anything wrong.
I completed my school with many of tears.
You did your job with many more fears.

As my song was short, your song was long.
You had many heart-breaking times, while keeping so strong.
I never knew how lucky I was to have someone like you.
I would have failed, but you knew just what to do.

Thank you so much for sticking to that song,
For as my song was short, yours was very long.