October 10, 1952

Where were you?

Where were you?

That was the day, him and his buddies

signed their names on the line

to leave their homes, small town,

and even good mommas behind.

His ticket out didn’t come cheap

but it was completely paid for

courtesy the U.S. Navy

because the country fought a war.

Time was ahead of him

laid out with no end in sight.

Adventure left a calling card

his life was about to start

unsure, but hopefully bright.

October 10, 1952

brought it all into view

this moment etched in time for him.

As he left, he wondered,

what exactly had he done?

Leaving everything he knew

it was, by far, too late to run.

He thought the world would be bigger

than 3 years on a ship at sea.

He served his time but by the end

back home is where he chose to be.

Time was ahead of him

laid out with no end in sight.

New adventures called his heart

a new life was about to start

unsure, but still so bright.

October 10, 1952

was in his rearview

a moment etched in time for him.

He’s lived so many days since then.

Some days were good; some days were bad.

Moments filled with happiness and love

other moments he knows were sad.

Quite a few days are now lost

as they faded to black.

But some he recalls every detail

and tells you where he was at.

Time is now behind him

memories are his sight.

His adventures are a part

of what beats in his heart.

Some moments still burn bright

like October 10, 1952

even in his rearview

is a moment etched in time for him.

October 10, 1952

Where were you?

Where were you?

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