My Gradpa fought in the World War II
Defending Soviet Union as a Jew.
His courage, will and dedication
Had earned him honorable mention.
He fiercely fought yet being modest
Experiencing the world of toughest…
My Grandpa aimed for peace, however,
The war had felt to last forever.
My Grandpa shared his comrades’ spirit
When Marshal Zhukov made the pivot
No one expected him to make -
He led Red Army with no mistake.
With Russians making one step back
Made Germans think achieving wreck.
They loosened up to celebrate
While unaware of upcoming fate.
That was the moment when the war
Had changed the gears to the core.
The Soviet Army made a move
Defending country with a proof.
My Grandpa went through war with pride
As well as bravery he didn’t hide
From many challenges and danger -
He was a hero, not a stranger.
My Grandpa now is ninety one.
His loving kindness is his gun.
He treats all people with love, he cares…
Throughout life he simply dares.
Copyright©2009 Mila Alper
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