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Taking Point
Once more I take point,
listening for danger where it may lie,
hoping that this won’t
be last day of my life.
Alone in the belly of the beast,
your mind has lots of time
to dig and delve deep,
rehashing the foretime.
Breathing deep I fortify myself,
now is not the moment
to let demons assert themselves,
I laser hone my sites, as a deterrent.
Yet all the discipline in the world
does not silence the mind,
when it wishes to be heard
it can be extremely unkind.
Shhh… slow, slow my heart beats,
the enemy draws near,
my focus now singular, his defeat,
and a determination to persevere.
Let this combat be met
with courage and honor,
true grit and no regret,
this bit of fortitude, my definer.
Once more I take point,
a fight for life,
Will this be my last
or will the fates favor this sinner
one more time?
Gypsy Red
listening for danger where it may lie,
hoping that this won’t
be last day of my life.
Alone in the belly of the beast,
your mind has lots of time
to dig and delve deep,
rehashing the foretime.
Breathing deep I fortify myself,
now is not the moment
to let demons assert themselves,
I laser hone my sites, as a deterrent.
Yet all the discipline in the world
does not silence the mind,
when it wishes to be heard
it can be extremely unkind.
Shhh… slow, slow my heart beats,
the enemy draws near,
my focus now singular, his defeat,
and a determination to persevere.
Let this combat be met
with courage and honor,
true grit and no regret,
this bit of fortitude, my definer.
Once more I take point,
a fight for life,
Will this be my last
or will the fates favor this sinner
one more time?
Gypsy Red
Published 14th Sep 2012
| Edited 15th Sep 2012
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15th Sep 2012 1:25am
This is such a deep and heartfelt sentiment
one soldier to another...You have been on both fronts the physical batterfield.and the battefield of the mind...both can be treacherous.
Great Piece my friend!
FB
one soldier to another...You have been on both fronts the physical batterfield.and the battefield of the mind...both can be treacherous.
Great Piece my friend!
FB
Yes my dear friend, one you can get away from the other you can never escape, in both cases the battle can leave you with mortal injuries.Thanks for the comment Fire, your the coolest!Psst that's me in the pic. lolol
Red
Red
15th Sep 2012 2:45am
15th Sep 2012 1:18pm
I thought it might brother Red, a battle fought anywhere is still that, a battle. Glad you liked it.
Thanks for the comment.
Red
Thanks for the comment.
Red
15th Sep 2012 3:54am
Alone in the belly of the beast,
your mind has lots of time
to dig and delve deep,
rehashing the foretime.
Thank you for this wonderful write
your mind has lots of time
to dig and delve deep,
rehashing the foretime.
Thank you for this wonderful write
15th Sep 2012 1:21pm
Thank YOU Doc that little bit you singled out highlights some of the things going through our minds when we are in a similar situation.Thank you for stopping by to read my piece.
Red
Red
Anonymous
15th Sep 2012 10:52am
Red--well done.
Been there, still doing it....
Strider
Been there, still doing it....
Strider
15th Sep 2012 1:23pm
I know Strider we are battle worn warriors and our time with Uncle Sam is not yet over; Is it ever?
Thanks for the comment.
Red
Thanks for the comment.
Red
15th Sep 2012 2:24pm
Sobering to envision and still I can't fathom this world of surreal you have lived in for so long. Thank you!
15th Sep 2012 4:43pm
It is truly my life's duality, the side of me you guys see here (or read here) is very private and personal to me, then there is my professional life which is the polar opposite, where I am cold, seemingly unfeeling, very strict and by the book the epitome of discipline." A leader can have no weakness or reveal their humanity." You guys have the best side of me, the side least known and most sincere.Thanks Ken, your a good friend.
Red
Red
15th Sep 2012 11:47pm
16th Sep 2012 2:05pm
Thank you my dear, I am happy to share it with you guys, my poetic family.
Red
Red
Anonymous
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17th Sep 2012 4:09pm
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17th Sep 2012 4:21pm
We are so much more than the clothes we wear and the job we do, all of us are human and we live, love and hope for similar things in life; And in the darkest of night, we also fear the same thing, our mortality.
Thank you for stopping by
to read my humble piece,
Red
Thank you for stopping by
to read my humble piece,
Red
27th May 2013 11:02pm
Wow, Red ... very stirring. In an instant takes me back, revives the chill on the back of my neck. Bless you sweet sister in arms.
27th May 2013 11:03pm
Mark!!! love ya too bits, thanks for stopping by same back at ya babes!
Red
Red
