The Soldier

Location

77449
United States
29° 49' 33.6648" N, 95° 45' 3.7728" W

This man has given
everything he has
has given
so many years of his life
for you.
To protect you.
And you have the nerve -
the sheer audacity -
to fight?
Your petty argument
(I don't care what it was about)
is so disrespectful.
This man stands watching
as you beat each other to the ground
in a cafeteria.
You fight for your honor?
He fights for your rights.
For his country.
For you.
And you disrespect him.

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