We wanted to share this poem that Sophia recently wrote in honor of Vision Forum's upcoming D-Day celebration (www.afinalfarewell.org). We owe our WWII heroes a debt of gratitude for their sacrifice!
Never Forget
by Sophia Smithe
Mighty and manly
Was the fearless young soldier
As he ran into battle
His gun on his shoulder
Though bullets flew thickly
And smoke filled the air
Though his comrades were fallen
Yet he did not despair
Forward he marched
And into the fight
And there he remained
Though day turned to night
He must not give ground
He must not surrender
He must never give up
Never, no never
In the strength of the Lord
With brave perseverance
With courage undying
And noble resistance
The struggle was ended
The battle was won
And the blessings of freedom
Were only begun
A well honored hero
Our soldier came home
His valiant deeds famed
Through film, song, and poem
And the young man was proud
To be part of the band
That sacrificed all
For the sake of his homeland
Time moved along
The years sped away
The soldier’s eyes dimmed
and his hair turned to gray
His name was forgotten
His story suppressed
That story of manhood
Through which we are blessed
The children did not
Revere and give thanks
For the now aged veteran
Who stood in the ranks
Yet out of the darkness
There arises a light
A remnant of faithful
Who shine through the night
They grasp the importance
And they cast a vision
They rally together
A noble division
They rise up and honor
Our soldier courageous
Their passion infectious
Their spirit contagious
Thanks to their efforts
His fame is revived
And his noble legacy
Is sure to survive
If we would see blessing
And peace in our land
We must remember our fathers
In whose line we stand
Their legacy lives
And must live on yet
Lest we forget
Lest we forget
