For the Soldier

 

For the Soldier

Writing for the mother who lost her son to the war,

Fighting for something he believed in.

Boot camp was a breeze, he ran his way through….

Second base, a true Hell on Earth.

 

Writing for the father whose tears are expensive,

His son is now struggling to fight the “enemy”,

So proud of his boy, so terribly afraid…

“He can do it!” Yes that he can.

 

Writing for the family whose heart trembles,

Watching the news anticipating pain.

Praying and hoping to get another letter,

A little “Fill me in” and an “All is well”…

 

Writing for the lover, waiting for his call,

His name imprinted on everything she does,

Waiting for his arrival and hiding a surprise,

Her lace lingerie ready for his comeback.

 

Writing for the soldier who’s away from home,

Missing Mom and Dad, and the family too.

Longing for his girl, and wishing for a surprise,

Counting the years, months, days and hours until his return.

 

Writing for right now, because the pain is great….

Writing for the ones that do not regret.

Writing for the ones who never forget.

 

Author's Note

*Soldier is referring to not only the army, but all other branches that fight for the freedom to write this. Thank you to all of the brave men and women. We are always in your debt. *

Reviews

[Orlando Murcia]

An absolutely wonderful poem, Excellent write I am sure that our troops would love this no doubt in my mind. Awsome!, Orlando Murcia

[emz]

OMG... I cried so much when i read this.... it is very close to home for me... i have wrote a poem 'My son, the hero' if you would like to read it..... thank-you for a lovely touching write



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[John Stussy]

This is a deeply touching write. Good tribute to the troops over there. Oorah.

[Brette Medb]

As someone who is in the army this portrays all of the emotions very well. I loved the way you went through every part of the soldiers life and all the things they can miss. Great write.

Brette