Janet Rattay
WHAT IWVPA MEANS TO ME
What IWVPA means to me:
I’ve listed it here alphabetically.
A: America and Australia and all in-between
Places I’ve been to, some never seen
B: Brotherhood of writers, one common thread
Stories to tell, words to be said
C: Collections of the written word
Expressing the facts that have occurred
D: Daily entries constantly arrive
To keep the spirit so much alive
E: Effort of all who continue to write
Efforts of one who manages the site
F: Freedom to speak, freedom of thought
Telling the stories of soldiers who fought
G: Genuine feelings portrayed by the pen
Reminding us of life every now and again
H: Healing words comfort the soul
Written by others with hope to console
I: Individuality of all who actively belong
Hundreds of writers, still going strong
J: Journeying together on this pilgrimage
Baring our needs with each new page
K: Kinship felt with those around
Coming from within our thinking profound
L: Love the greatest gift that’s like no other
To lay down one’s life for his brother
M: Memories unveiled to those who read
Memories of those whose hearts do bleed
N: Need for those to express their thoughts
Their words alone cannot be bought
O: Outstanding commitment to honor those
Who take the time in poetry and prose
P: Patriotism abounds on the site
Spirits soar to lofty heights
Q: Quality of writings cannot exceed
What comes from the soul in time of need
R: Rewards are many; hours are long
To keep the IWVPA going strong
S: Sincere thoughts are simple pleasures
To read one’s works are times to treasure
T: Truth is what it’s all about
Stories to tell without a doubt
U: Understanding of the human need
To put into words for others to read
V: Vietnam and other wars
Must be remembered, not ignored
W: Writings to reveal the past
Forever sacred, meant to last
X: “Xtra” care that Tony takes
To make the IWVPA a welcomed place
Y: You and me and all who belong
Let togetherness be our united song
Z: Zealous site I must confess
Of which I’m proud and truly blessed.
There you have it from A to Z
A wonderful site you will agree
To come and visit now and again
May the IWVPA website forever remain.
©Copyright March 7, 2006 by Janet Rattay
Submitted for the March 2006 IWVPA Club Theme Project, “What IWVPA Means to Me”