Ode to Freedom

First there was Al-Qaeda;
Their way of life - just wars.
They hide behind their Prophet, 
But really; they're just whores!

Next we charge the 'Baghdad', 
With half a plan in place.
The weapons are less merciful; 
A nightmare we will face!

Not once! Not twice! Not three times!
The soldiers must return!
The chances of survival get less;
They soon will learn.

Our effort won their freedom, 
Now they can freely choose.
But the 'grayheads' needed votes at home;
And pulled the troops too soon.

Now we face the 'ISIS';
Our leaders said "no threat!"
What were the 'grayheads' thinking!? 
"More lives!" the families fret.

It's time to draw the gauntlet! 
It's time to avenge the dead!
It's time to kill the Anti-Christ! 
It's time to crush the head!

This time will it be different? 
When there is no more need;
Will those who fought and sacrificed 
Be hailed for their deed?

To those!

Epilogue:
And millions of Americans
May never understand
How answering your country's call
Could ever leave you damned!

 - Mike Orlando Jr
U.S. Air Force 1963-1967