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JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

0 posted 2002-07-10 07:19 AM

Set Free

I'm out.
I want to scream.
I want to shout.
I'm really out.
Four long years
I lived to please
Uncle Sam.
Now that I'm out
of the Army
I can follow
my own plan.
It's off to college
for me.
No more tanks
or infantry.
No more reveille
bugging me.
No more GI beans
and gravy.
Take me home
pretty baby.
Four years that
weren't really mine.
Four years subtracted
from a lifetime.
Now I'm
freakin' out.
Freedom is what
its all about.
And it feels
good to me.
Kind of
heavenly
to finally
be set free.

JamesLee
July09
2002
Wrote this for my son Jeremiah who finally got out of the Army on June 27, 2002. His youngest brother flew to Texas and then they both drove home to California...a two day drive...he starts college at the Art Institute in Santa Ana later this month...

nakdthoughts
Member Laureate

since 2000-10-29

Posts 19200
Between the Lines

1 posted 2002-07-10 10:44 AM

I am happy for all of you and thankful he made it home safely

*s
M

Pilgrimage
Member Elite

since 2001-12-04

Posts 3945
Texas, USA

2 posted 2002-07-10 11:20 AM

I've heard them yelling "Short!" in a triumphant tone, so I know what this one is about. I'm glad he has a plan, and isn't just going to drift. Good poem.

Nan

devina
Member Elite

since 1999-10-28

Posts 3539
Cali

3 posted 2002-07-10 11:22 AM

Oh congrats James! To you and your son!!!

Open arms can be the most fragile in the world...

[This message has been edited by devina (07-10-2002 11:23 AM).]

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

4 posted 2002-07-10 12:09 PM

Congratulations to your son, James...I bet you're super happy about this one also.

~ congratulatory hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Neeraja
Senior Member

since 2002-06-22

Posts 812
The Netherlands

5 posted 2002-07-10 12:28 PM

What a great feeling this must be!!! Congratulations to your son! I have a son in the army too... he's been to Kosovo and Bosnia... so I can imagine how it will be like when he will be "free" too!

Neeraja

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

6 posted 2002-07-10 05:48 PM

Thank you Nakdthoughts, Nan, devina, Lyra and Neeraja...
Yes after a while you start feeling like you have been in forever...so it is a pleasure when the time starts approaching to get out...of course some reenlist and stay in for 20 years or so.
Unfortunately I haven't seen him yet because he now lives in California and I live in Hawaii...but I usually go back to visit in December.
Neeraja I am glad your son made it back safely from Kosovo and Bosnia...
My son served in Germany and Albania and Texas the time he was in...I was very nervous for his safety when he was in Albania...James

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

7 posted 2002-07-10 10:35 PM

(smiles) Oh James, this is wonderful, sweet friend, I am glad you had a good time serving for Uncle Sam but I am also so happy you are now relaxed at home! (big hugggssssssss) This is a wonderful memory reflection, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet James, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

the_loner_23
Member Ascendant

since 2002-06-08

Posts 5479
Jacksonville, Florida, USA

8 posted 2002-07-10 10:38 PM

Congrats

Cold hands means a warm heart

Chanson
Senior Member

since 2000-08-19

Posts 1559
Up Creek w/Out Paddle

9 posted 2002-07-10 11:32 PM

Well done and congrats! *s

Aimster
Member Elite

since 2000-02-19

Posts 4297
Charlotte, NC

10 posted 2002-07-11 02:13 AM

James,

wonderful write...congrats to your son
and your whole family. you should be
very proud!
take care.
amy

"you can't stop
the rain
from pouring down
can't stop the
world from turning 'round
can't stop me from
loving you
no matter
what you do"

BloomingRose
Member Elite

since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

11 posted 2002-07-11 08:47 AM

Nice poem. I wish the best for your son.
God bless.

Deb

Goodknight
Member Elite

since 2002-06-15

Posts 2386
Ohio, USA

12 posted 2002-07-11 09:37 AM

good luck - this poem reveals the thoughts of many when the time to "get out" comes - thanks for sharing this fine poem with us - Paul

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