The Death of a Soldier

I had lunch with Roger today He buried his son a couple of months ago Our kids used to play growing up He now has an emptiness I can't know He spoke to his son It was a Thursday, from Iraq Alex died two days later A makeshift bomb put his vehicle under attack Five other men Lost their lives that day Just in one vehicle While searching for others M.I.A. A brave soul At nineteen years age The hollowness in his dads eyes Are just hiding his hearts rage President Bush is in Reno And upon a special invite To honor the fallen heroes But Roger's name was not in sight Alex gave the ultimate His life and 100% The President went on his way Maybe it's because of his Mexican descent. At least that's what Roger said. Sad huh?