Dear Mom and Dad
I know I haven’t written for awhile and you're probably worried sick about me.
I’m sorry to have worried you but I wasn’t sure of what to do.
I can’t be sure I’m still the same kid you watched pulling away on that bus.
I’ve done things I never imagined and said things I’m not sure I mean.
That’s the problem, I think I might have become someone you won't recognize.
You have to understand, I’m not sure I have a choice anymore if I am to survive
I’m proud to be an American and I know this country should be defended;
I never knew how much it would take or if I'll ever be the same again
People here tell me they want to be left alone, are we intruding over here?
I may never know the truth but in the meantime I made a commitment;
I have no intentions of disgracing our name or dishonor my country.
Try and understand; it was you that told me to hold all life in reverence.
You two don’t worry; the strength I got from you both will help me to stay well
I’m going to have to end this pretty soon because I have to go out on patrol;
I’ll write again when we get back but that might be a few days, but I hope not.
Please give my love to all and tell them I can’t wait to see everyone again.
Stay well because coming home to you is the only thing that keeps me going.
God willing I’ll come out of this alright and a person you both can be proud of
With love;
From the sands of the eastern desert
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Copyright © Leonard Taormina | Year Posted 2008
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