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The Veteran and the Young Soldier

The Veteran and the young soldier I have seen war inside out. The war is something I barely know about. I had to beat a man and watch him die. Just loosing someone would be sheer horror. I shot a gun and thrown a grenade. I can’t aim, my skill may not gain. I fought in bullets. It’s my turn now I’ll answer the call and did not fall. I have done my part and I have no regrets. I can't back down now I'll do my best

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Skat A

Date: 4/18/2015 11:05:00 AM

on a second note Brandon, I hope you come back and post another powerful poem like this one above. SKAT

Brandon Woods
Date: 5/21/2015 12:10:00 PM

Hello SKAT A how are u doing i am fine i was wondering if you had to rate my poem to a scale 1-10 what would it be if it were to get into a compition.

Skat A

Date: 4/15/2015 6:29:00 PM

BRANDON, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/12/2015 2:09:00 AM

Brandon, thank you for the reply once again. You are a thoughtful poet. Thanks for sharing who inspired the write.. PD

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/12/2015 1:59:00 AM

Brandon, thank you for taking the time to read my comment and replying to the welcome... Keep sharing, poems like this. With Honor and truth. I can't imagine what all soldier of any caliber endures in his or her tour. The way you describe the world and what you went through is horrifying. Hugs.. Linda

Brandon Woods
Date: 4/12/2015 2:05:00 AM

Thanks Linda this poem has came to mind because of my cousin being in the army so it has inspired me to write this poem

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/10/2015 8:49:00 PM

Brandon, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry when you are ready :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy 2015, with New Poet Friends @-> LINDA <-@

Brandon Woods
Date: 4/12/2015 1:54:00 AM

Thankyou for the well welcome I am so glad to be here and I hope that I can experience some poems that are good just like a person like you has and thanks again sincerely Brandon Woods