Deep in the forest, where the trees grow tall,
Lived a wise old veteran, who had seen it all.
He spoke a language few could decipher,
Using glyphs and codes that made them wonder.

But there was one young boy who understood,
For he knew the language of the Choctaw, so good.
He listened closely, as the veteran spoke,
And translated his words, into a common folk.

The veteran was a Code Talker, a hero of his land,
He used his knowledge to help his country, take a stand.
He used carbon dating, to unlock the secrets of the past,
And interpret ancient scripts, that seemed to last.

The young boy was in awe, of the stories he heard,
Of battles won and lost, and sacrifices, preferred.
He learned about the Code Talkers, who fought for their nation,
Using their unique skills, to aid in communication.

So if you ever wander, in the woods so deep,
And hear a whisper, that sounds like ancient speech,
Remember the wisdom, of the Choctaw and their kind,
And the brave Code Talkers, who kept their nation in mind.

Reflections

1. Who was the veteran in the story, and what was his special skill?
2. How did the young boy in the story help the veteran?
3. What is carbon dating, and how did the veteran use it?
4. What was the role of the Code Talkers in helping their country during a time of war?
5. What did the young boy learn from the veteran, and how did it inspire him?