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Soldier's Thoughts

Left behind my woman Left behind my home Left behind my children Gone to fight and roam In a war I don't believe Fightin' in a fruitless war Answer this my friend What am I fightin' for? Tell me it's for freedom Tell me it's for lust Tell me things I don't believe Just who can I trust? Hard to trust anyone Who kills their own brethren Keep tellin' myself I'll get back Time and time again Don't know when I'll return Don't know If I can All I know is that this war Has changed every man Fathers, sons, and brothers All changed to the last I was told by a friend That this would end fast Three years I've been roamin' For my life I do fend Don't see light, I don't see closure When will this war end?

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Samantha Watts

Date: 11/6/2008 1:02:00 PM

hey

P Sheart

Date: 7/23/2008 2:53:00 PM

Hi Kyle So very true sigh. But, People need to feel the truth and lyrics is one of the best avenues for that. So, Keep on strumming my friend and make a difference in people's hearts. May this war be over in GOD speed....Take care Love Light Truth Patricia

James Foulk

Date: 7/23/2008 12:24:00 PM

this was a heart warming poem. no one wants war. most of the wars could stopped before they even get started. but once they do start, it is not an easy thing to get out of. but keep the hope, and telling the truth about this whole thing.