Veterans' Day poem

How can I express
all the gratitude I feel
for those who are selfless
and willing to fight for me?

A simple thank you will not suffice
so let me take this time to devise
a few simple lines for those who serve.

I know a few of you by name,
others I will never know, yet you deserve
as much love and acclaim.

I am forever in your debt
and as I hold back my tears of fierce pride
let us never forget
all you have sacrificed to provide
FREEDOM.

A little ditty

(To be sung to the tune of "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong)

I see the Gators won
The Dolphins did too
And I say to myself
What a wonderful world.

October was a horrible month for both of my beloved teams, but November ushered in the cold and a win. I guess that evens things out. :)
GO GATORS!
GO DOLPHINS!

I want to send out a very special happy birthday to MadDogBV. This is the big one, 21. Now I finally have a drinking buddy. Ok no, neither one of us is an alcoholic. It's just the idea that now either one of us can buy a bottle of wine to go with our romantic 5-Star pizza dinner and we don't have to sneak around to do it. Now we can sit like sophisticated adults and sip a glass of wine with our dinner or go to a show and stop somewhere for a drink afterward in our matching trench coats.
This is a major turning point in your life, Dear. Last night I saw the first glimpse of the man you are becoming. You looked so polished and refined; not at all the gawkish boy you are gradually leaving behind. I'm so glad I could be a part of your life at this time. I remember a year ago I bought you that ridiculous vampire cake and we went to Chili's and had the 2/$20. We had known each other all of 9 months and had only been dating all of a month and a half. Yet, we become quite close very quickly *nudge nudge wink wink*.
I look forward to seeing you more than a bit buzzed tonight. Just remember, always use a D.D. and secondly (and most importantly) remember that too much liquid courage prevents the machine from working .
Hope you have a wonderful birthday (I'll make damn sure of it), I love you E><3
Maverick