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I Was a Soldier

I was a Soldier

I was a soldier many years ago,
How time flies, where did it go.
To many places I was deployed,
Never too long before I was sent,
To fix things electrical was my bent.
I saw no action, that's how it was to be.
No matter where I was,no medals for me
I signed up to serve, wherever I was sent.
Invalided out, from FARELF I came,
No hero's welcome, just a whole lot of pain.
Didn't want Civvy life, thought it was a drag.
I guess it had the edge on a body bag.
I see guys coming home, leaving limbs behind,
A struggle to get help for their case do they find.
I see a disgrace on this government today,
They sent our best to fight in lands far away.
Our young fought and died in some foreign affray,
When you see them homeless,out on the street,
Let your heart go out to them as you hear them cry.
Because there but for fortune, go you or go I.

© Dave Timperley May 2016

angerangstbetrayalconflictmilitaryrhyme

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Debbie Duncan

March 28, 2017 at 9:48 PM

I had my dad and my two brothers all three came home with all their limbs. Thank God for that. I've also known others in the service. Fighting over a piece of dirt, too sad. But you wrote well :)

Dave Timperley

March 29, 2017 at 7:13 AM

Thanks for stopping by again Debbie, your comments are always welcome. My Dad, granddad, uncles and Father in law all came home from some terrible times of war, all physically unscathed but you never know what's in their minds, they never tell. God Bless. D.

Tatianna Leachet

October 22, 2016 at 2:55 AM

This touched my heart greatly and makes me see how fortunate I am to have my father come home from all that he had done in the military.

Dave Timperley

October 22, 2016 at 7:41 AM

Thanks for your comments Tatianna. God Bless. D.

Lary Houston

October 16, 2016 at 11:58 AM

Dave, I think many just do not know what to say. Just like with cops who mostly stick with other cops, unless you have experienced what is being said, you don't know how to respond. Welcome Home, Brother.

Dave Timperley

October 16, 2016 at 2:23 PM

I was also a cop Lary, and they too are an isolated band of brothers who are only of any use when Joe Public is in distress. Thank you for your comments. God Bless. D.