I CAN'T LET THAT FLY

You walked right past him

Like he's not even there

To you, he doesn't matter

Just a waste of space and air

You ignore his greetings

Avoid his haunted eyes

To you he is nothing

So you always walk on by

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Doesn't matter if he's hungry

Doesn't matter how he lives

Well, he bravely served his country

That is what this hero did

Put in his years, to come back here

Open wounds he cannot heal

Lost his home, everything he owns

And to you, he's no big deal

So You always walk on by

Well, I can't let that fly

~~*~~

I stood before you

told you to turn around

I didn't need a weapon

A real threat has its own sound

I told you to say hello

And for his sacrifice

You will now respect him

Always look him in the eyes

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~

What you're doing is impolite

There's no way you've earned the right

To treat a Veteran like you have

Raise your nose, and walk on by...

Lady I can't let that fly

~~*~~

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Doesn't matter if he's hungry

Doesn't matter how he lives

Well, he bravely served his country

That is what this hero did

Put in his years, to come back here

Open wounds he cannot heal

Lost his home, everything he owns

And to you, he's no big deal

So You always walk on by

Well, I can't let that fly

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson

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Wrdspnr@aol.com

My Deepest Gratitude 

To our Veterans...

Thank You for your service to

This Country we call home

Love, Teresa @>~~~>~~~~