Silence for the fallen,
The scarred and ignored,
And those who returned from war.
Silence for the weary,
The war-torn,
And the unadorned.
To those who head the call,
Silence for you
To those who stand at the ready,
Silence for you
Those who go uncommended for your valor,
Silence for you.
For on this day of recognition
That which you gave for us,
Shall be immortalized,
Even if only for a time.
For the sacrifices you have made
For the evil blood you’ve drained,
For the terror you keep at bay,
And for the brothers and sisters you lose
Every day.

Silence on Veteran’s Day