Roger W Hancock

JUST A MAN

President of the United States,
leader of the free world.
The American President,
orders young men to war.
Yet this man is just a man,
whatever his politics be.
Decisions of the highest level,
weighs upon his service.
To thank each family,
that lost a loved one;
thank the family for their sacrifice,
is all the Commander need do.
Yet, George W. Bush will often deviate,
from the scheduled protocol;
To meet alone, without the media,
personally thank the families.
With humility devoid of pretense,
a man expresses sorrow.
A man who put the world aside,
to share a family’s sorrow.
Thankfulness for a soldier,
who gave his life for us.
Then again a President be,
photo op for media.
The man who stands in command
is just a man who stands.

Author’s Note: Inspired by the commentary by Lt. Col. Mark Murphy, “The Value of Service”