The Soldier

For the men and women who die to protect this wonderful country in which we live.

His breath is short
As he runs for his life
He's wishing he was still at the fort
And prays he'll return home to his wife

He has a newborn baby
A little boy he may never see
Because he may die for his country
The land of the brave, home of the free

 

The sand is everywhere
With not a patch of grass
He wishes his front lawn was there
And yearns for his tour of duty to pass

 

He hopes the people know
That even without their praise
He would give all of his tomorrows
So they could have all of their todays

Reviews

[Wicahpi]

Wonderful!

[Jade Mayhew]

This is such a powerful poem, Justin. Seriously, it is. Wow. My older brother has been in the Army for nearly 8 years, and he's been sent to Iraq twice. He read this poem (I showed it to him) and he said, "Anyone who has ever been to Iraq can relate to that poem." You've got such a talent. Great job!!! :]

[Everchanging Disaster]

This poem is very powerful-I think the most powerful point that you express is at the end...
"He would give all of his tomorrows
So they could have all of their todays"

Thant is legendary, it lingers in the readers mind.

Great read, Thanks for sharing!

-Loeva

[Sean M. Addams]

very nicely done ... imagery is great and it flows really well and it had alot power behind it... overall nice job on this..

[Sammie]

This piece really tugs at my heartstrings.


Excellent read! Thank you.

By the way, you should enter Sassafrass' contest called Support the Troops. :)