this is my father whom I never met
his name is on a wall a Vietnam Vet

fought for his country a really great man
a father to be but the world had another plan

I see his picture he was very young
a life that had barely begun

he was three years older than my son
If I was his dad I would tell him to run

now I can see who really was in need
was the politicians and their greed

the simple life is what's worth living
for freedom there is no thanksgiving

give me some seeds a field and a plow
all natures gifts God will allow

each day with my family a gift of love
heaven on earth sent from above