The Debt

By Scott Sjostrand



The debt.

The cross and Arlington, may we never forget.

A song for the unsung heroes.



Johnny, a volunteer Green Beret.

Sally, back home, would pray and pray.

Now he’s dead as heck

Ambushed in Vietnam muck.

She received a folded flag and his dog tags.

The Dixie Chicks sang Travelin’ Soldier

Sally  now has remarried and lives north of Boulder.