Germaine Elliott Poet Pantoum

Letter Home

There wasn't anything left to say
The war wasn't over by a long shot
We'll live to fight another day
Why does it have to be so hot?

This war isn't over by a long shot
I want to see my family, I need to be strong
Why does it have to be so hot?
The United States is never wrong

I need to see my family, I want to be strong
We're going on another mission
The United States is never wrong
We have to be quiet, sit and listen

We're going on another mission
All of our weapons are ready
we have to be quiet, sit and listen
Hold them tight, oh so steady

All of our weapons are ready
We'll live to fight another day
Hold them tight, oh so steady
There is so much more to say

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Daver Austin December 20, 2011 at 1:41 PM This is heartbreaking. I've a few years out of my life doing duty. I suspect many, many do. At 82 it seems so futile, yet must have been necessary. These young men and women, knowing practically nothing about politics, still go out and give their lives. We owe them everything. Congrats on this fine write. daver

Carol Sunshine Brown December 19, 2011 at 9:06 AM Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week Germaine. I hope to see you as a premium member in the new year. Love, Carol

Sidney Hall Mad Poet November 26, 2011 at 9:39 PM Love it Sweet. A. I. L. U