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we were soldiers
we were soldiers once and young
all with honor and glory unsung
bound together in blood and pain
sorrow, joy, and tears that stain
I fought for my country bravely though
my fear inside was hidden, not shown
advancing the line, with people dying
children crying, I fought for a country
whose citizens take my blood for granted
I held my best friend as he died
he was only 19, a green beret, but i survived
to this day I wonder why it had
to be him and not i...
I deserve that hand he was dealt
I think back to that situation
and ask my self one single question...
"would I take his place without hesitation?"
right away i answer with my decision...
YES.
but i guess no one will understand
what its truly like out there
until they hold a gun and hear the
bullets whizzing through the air
So... to the People of the
United states of America... I am defined as:
EXPENDABLE
all with honor and glory unsung
bound together in blood and pain
sorrow, joy, and tears that stain
I fought for my country bravely though
my fear inside was hidden, not shown
advancing the line, with people dying
children crying, I fought for a country
whose citizens take my blood for granted
I held my best friend as he died
he was only 19, a green beret, but i survived
to this day I wonder why it had
to be him and not i...
I deserve that hand he was dealt
I think back to that situation
and ask my self one single question...
"would I take his place without hesitation?"
right away i answer with my decision...
YES.
but i guess no one will understand
what its truly like out there
until they hold a gun and hear the
bullets whizzing through the air
So... to the People of the
United states of America... I am defined as:
EXPENDABLE
Published 19th Apr 2012
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24th Apr 2012 10:54am
In a system where the strongest wins and not necesarely the best, we're all EXPENDABLE.
In DUP, there are other soldiers or former soldiers who write good poetry, just like you. The horror and pain, I think contribute to your artistic ability.
Do not stop writing, hold on and try to overcome it.
In DUP, there are other soldiers or former soldiers who write good poetry, just like you. The horror and pain, I think contribute to your artistic ability.
Do not stop writing, hold on and try to overcome it.
24th Apr 2012 7:03pm
A pouring of raw emotions... The imagery conveyed took me on a sorrowful journey... Thank you for your service to our Country... Write on...
25th Apr 2012 1:16am
No, Thank YOU, for your everlasting support of the armed forces.
God Bless YOU!
God Bless YOU!
25th Apr 2012 3:18pm
A great write about the horrors of war ... No one who has not been in the hell of war can ever imagine what it is like ... I also served as a front line troop, as a US Marine, during the Korean war in the early 50's May I quote from the ancient Upanishads writings; "Wherever there is an 'other', fear arises." Note: "The fear of the 'other' is the age-old root of human conflict,and, when extended collectively is the root cause of war." ... My very best goes out to you ... Bruce
