A little bit of poetry

[waggie]

Just a little poetry I wrote a few years back when the war started. I was thinking about all the Mothers and fathers and lovers who sent their boys off to war. God bless all our brave soldiers....Lori
The Boy Soldier


I cannot seem to breathe
With so much space between us
The air calm and quiet
Only my fear to fill the emptiness

The wind blows at my back
But I cannot feel the breeze
I thought you made a promise
That you would never leave

Now I'm left to wonder
If the sun continues to rise
The war has taken away all
That should have been mine

I think of you alone
Though soldiers stand at your side
Planning the next maneuver
Witnesses to your pride

For all the sons and fathers
And brothers who have died
The war remains a story
Yet to be justified

I waken every morning
Wondering if you are awake
Or are you a mere memory
Footsteps in the wake

Have they taught you to be strong
But in your sleep you cry
For all those you have lost
Too soon to say goodbye

Can you hear the bombs around you
As they burst in the night air
Does it ever make you scared
Do you even care

Can you feel the love around you
Do you see our flag wave proud
In the home you call your country
Do the memories ring loud

Do you understand the meaning
The reason why we fight
Did they tell you it was for a cause
Will it ever make it right

The ruins of those dictated
By a cowardly evil soul
Raise hands against the visiousness
To make their country whole

Do you ever think about me
Do you remember the last kiss
Is there comfort in your fight for peace
Or is it peace that you miss

The future of a young boy soldier
So promising, yet unknown
The soldier will become a man
Before he has fully grown

The bravest of the souls
To conquer the faces of terror
A courage shining brighter than
All the medals that you wear

All the mothers who will thank God
For the soldiers who saved their child
The daddies who will hold their little hands
And see their mamas smile

The loved ones who are left behind
Will warm you with embrace
The arms longing to hold you
And pray to keep you safe

A mother who sent her little boy
Off to a bitter land
Forever holding her arms open
For her boy who became a man

[trauma]

That is beautiful well done !

[girlygirlxx]

Very nice Waggie.

[Night Nurse]

That's very good, I hope you share some more

[StevieJS]

Waggie, you just reminded me that my son is heading off to the gulf next year
Maybe I'll write a poem too some time
Good job Waggie.. Nice bit of poetry there