A Soldiers Dream
A Soldiers Dream
I bow my head down in shame as my tears fall down like drops of rain .
I couldn't save my fellow man in this far and distant land
We came here to defend freedoms rights in a long and endless fight .
As soldiers we stood side by side , we wore our uniforms which we did not hide .
We are the Proud the Defiant ones and when needed we pick up our guns . They feel against us the cards are stacked in sheep's clothes ready to attack- yet in every conflict they were turned back .
Yes ! My brothers life was taken away and for him I do pray.
Every life no matter who Or where they may be leaves an empty hole in the hearts of family .
Yet the biggest thing that touches my heart is the death of children who in the wars have no part .
Innocent lives taken away never to see another day.
No more games will they play for in a coffin is where they lay .
The only ones that gain by wars are the politicians by the score.
The C-rations won't suffice when you live a soldiers life . In a foxhole with bombing all around just becomes a familiar sounds as your friends bodies are on the ground .put the politicians in a ring to fight and after a few rounds they may see the light .
Fighting is not the answer this is not what the public is after. There is an Indian proverb which I believe " do not criticize your neighbor until you have walked a mile in their moccasins."
That should be our example for peace !
(C) poetlou 032925
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