Timothy Emmons Poet Free verse

Still a Soldier

I lay here today a soldier
I know some don't understand
I will try to explain
So maybe you can

I served my country
For many a year
I retired long ago
The soldier still here

I put on my uniform
I wore it to foreign lands
The soldier I was
Is still in the man

I have been a husband, father, and friend
To some of you here
But I've been a soldier all along
Even after so many a year

My final salute
I render today
I'm still a soldier
I'm just on my way

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Genevieve Jencson August 4, 2018 at 4:19 PM Hi Timothy, this is such a beautiful poem. I also have a request for use. I wasn't sure how else to contact you, other than a comment. I am interested in using this in a poetry/discussion activity for Veterans Day for a website. Hope to hear from you! [email protected]

Kathy Mumma June 24, 2017 at 12:07 PM Beautiful. I would like to post on a Hometown Hero facebook site with your permission? We have been working on banners for over 1 year and hung our first 135 before memorial day 2017. I am the daughter of a Guadalcanal Soldier, and this poem sums his feelings so beautifully. My email is [email protected], if you would care to contact me. If not, I understand. Your poem is very special and no doubt very personal to you. I think it describes other Vets feelings as well.

Annette Gagliardi May 4, 2017 at 10:51 PM Nice, Nice, Nice. this is a great tribute.

Pashang Salehi December 30, 2016 at 7:25 PM Nicely done...I salute you..

Jyoti Kandpal December 2, 2016 at 5:25 AM HEY.............I MUST SAY ....TIMOTHY....I REALLY LOVED IT .......

Dave Timperley November 11, 2016 at 1:17 PM Great write Timothy. My belief too. You can take the man out of the army but never the army out of the man. I will always be a soldier until my last parade. God Bless. D. Farai Soka October 23, 2018 at 8:31 AM nice comment bro.

Kathy Mumma May 17, 2016 at 2:34 PM Timothy, I love your poem and would like to know if you would consider giving permission to print on brochure for our small town's Hometown Hero's Banner Program. Thank you in advance and thank you for your service. Kathy

Skat A May 27, 2015 at 4:13 AM Wonderful poem, thanks for sharing

Arlene Smith January 26, 2015 at 6:06 AM Timothy, first, may I thank you for your service.. I am faving this poem.. It is beautiful words from the soldiers heart.. My first poem, Eyes of Blue was a story my Great Uncle Ruben told me.. I found poetry soup and asked if I might post it.. Joined and have enjoyed writing ever since.. Thank you again for both your service and for sharing these beautiful thoughts.. Hugs.. Arlene

Robert Lindley January 19, 2015 at 4:47 PM I salute you and your service! As a patriotic American I know that soldiers are a requirement to keep our freedoms! Great write my friend. Giving this a very solid 7...

Poet Destroyer A January 10, 2015 at 10:14 PM Timothy, Congratulations on having your poem featured on Poetry Soup's Home Page. Always & Forever ~LINDA~

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser January 9, 2015 at 12:42 AM You made me remember of my grandpa who is a soldier in world war2.. :) I salute to the sacrifices, bravery and hardwork of soldiers.. GOd bless them all specially those who work really for peace and nothing else!

Poet Destroyer A December 31, 2014 at 7:17 PM TIMOTHY, thank you for the comment... I understand your honor... One day she will see it hopefully it's now and not when it's too late... Happy new year...LINDA

Poet Destroyer A December 31, 2014 at 6:45 PM WOW, this was deep, Timothy, , A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you enjoy being part of the community. You'll find many friendly poets, who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over, to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST, "In The Moment" in hopes it inspires you to write again. I look forward in following you and your poetry:) Enjoy this site, and the coming New Year! From: your new poet friend@-> LINDA <-@ Timothy Emmons December 31, 2014 at 7:00 PM Thank you Linda. I married my second wife after I had already retired after 22 years in the Army. She doesn't understand that I am a soldier till the day I die. I have tried to explain, but it is sometimes very difficult to properly describe a feeling so deeply rooted with words alone. Timothy Emmons December 31, 2014 at 6:58 PM Thank you Linda. I married my second wife after I had already retired after 22 years in the Army. She doesn't understand that I am a soldier till the day I die. I have tried to explain, but it is sometimes very difficult to properly describe a feeling so deeply rooted with words alone.