A Name Upon the Wall

Come a little closer child,
Stand straight, stand proud, stand tall.
And place your tiny fingers
On that name etched upon the Wall.

Please don’t shed a tear for me,
I am happy where I rest.
My country called, I answered,
And I served with all the best.

You have grown up through the years, I see,
But you’re still my little girl.
I cherish the lock of hair you placed with me,
Your beautiful, long, blonde curl.

I see you have two small boys, now,
I hope they never get the call
To fight to protect others freedoms
And have their name etched upon a Wall.

So, my child, although you’ve grown,
Come closer, stand straight, stand proud, stand tall;
And place your tiny fingers
On your Daddy’s name, etched upon the Wall.

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