The Men and Women of Yesteryear

The Men and Women of Yesteryear

By Toni Gamarro

The men and women of yesteryear,

in my heart I hold dear.

They were cut from a different mold,

strong, determined and bold.

Their love for this country was burned in their soul,

even as war after war took its toll.

These men and women were a strong breed,

determination was their creed.

I often listened to the stories they told,

hearing them never grew old.

They talked of when this country went to war,

and the men were called to serve the corps,

which they did with pride in their heart,

hugging their families, saying good bye to their sweetheart.

Off they marched to protect the red, white and blue,

while most women stayed here to do what they had to,

serving their country in a different way.

Today they would shake their heads in dismay,

at the way the people of this great land

are afraid to take a stand,

allowing us to be divided again,

by nasty, hate filled women and men.

It’s sad when you think of all they went through

to protect the freedoms of the red, white, and blue.

Freedoms many take for granted today.

What’s the big deal they say!

Perhaps you should open a book and read,

learn about this strong breed,

 of men and women who carved the way,

so you could have a future today.

A reason to hold your head high and proud,

to be able to speak and be heard above the crowd.

To be free to do as you so choose,

each of us able to have our own views.

Amazing how they carved out the land

and a constitution on which we could stand.

Yes, some stories I heard with my own two ears

and others were read in books through the years.

We have so many to thank for the freedoms we are blessed.

Why do we put it to the test?

Stand together united and true,

protect the freedoms of the red, white, and blue.

No fighting from within

because that is how evil will win.

The men and women of yesteryear

knew how to overcome their fear.

If they were here to speak today

I think I know what they would say.

Protect your freedoms and stand united,

don’t become shortsighted.

Do not let their work be tossed aside,

hold your head high with American Pride,

for they believed in the task at hand.

They fought hard for this great land,

and it’s our job to see it through,

we must always protect the red, white and blue.