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Poet deVine

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

0 posted 2001-06-30 10:26 AM

There's nothing different about the man
as he passes you on the street
a few lines have formed along his brow
and he's slower on his feet

He smiles at children as they play
frowns at tattoes on a young teen
an ordinary man you think?
but you don't know what he as seen

jungle wet
with rain
and sweat

rivers of mud
and
enemy blood

Eyes in pain
no loss
or gain

Arms held back
in
mass attack

He won't tell you what he knows
nor why it haunts his dreams
he keeps it within, this secret past
that hides behind silent screams

Jungle wet
with
rain and sweat

Rivers of mud
and
enemy blood

Eyes in pain
no loss
or gain
Arms held back
in
mass attack

Don't dare to say he never gave
what his country asked him to give
don't tell him that you hate this place
his friends died so you could live

Jungle wet
with
rain and sweat

Rivers of mud
and
enemy blood

Eyes in pain
no loss
or gain

Arms held back
in
mass attack

A flag waves in bright sunlight
By soldier right, he should be proud
But he walks on by, no salute
His patriotism is not allowed

jungle wet with rain and sweat rivers of mud and enemy blood eyes in pain no loss or gain arms held back in mass attack

And when you come to understand
The freedom he fought to keep
Perhaps it will be you my friend
That dreams the dream of soldier's sleep.

Dopey Dope

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Member Patricius

since 2000-08-30

Posts 11132
San Juan, Puerto Rico

1 posted 2001-06-30 11:19 AM

i really liked this one. It kind of opened my eyes to how a soldier who lives through a war might think like. I really liked this one.

I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust.

I'm in love with my shadow
I admire it daily

Romy
Senior Member

since 2000-05-28

Posts 1170
Plantation, Florida

2 posted 2001-06-30 11:27 AM

Sharon,
This is such a great poem and a sad reminder of the sacrifices that others made so that we may enjoy the freedom that we have! What a true and sensitive tribute to so many who cannot or will not speak of the horror they endured for the safety and freedom of all who live in this country.

Elizabeth

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Member Ascendant

since 1999-06-07

Posts 6871
Minnesota

3 posted 2001-07-04 01:33 PM

You know, I'm glad I can live in a place where I can speak my mind, practice my religion, and live without the worry of being thrown in jail or killed because of doing such things. I'm proud to be an American, and I am grateful to the soldiers who fought to keep those rights, for themselves and for us.

Happy Independence Day everyone.

illusion
Member

since 2001-06-19

Posts 296

4 posted 2001-07-06 12:23 PM

Very powerful, unsettling poem that makes the reader THINK. It should be required reading. Well done.

2dalimit
Member Elite

since 2000-02-08

Posts 2228
Mississippi coast

5 posted 2001-07-06 03:05 PM

An awesome piece of poetry. I liked it.

Melton

Carolina
Member

since 2001-08-17

Posts 224
Myrtle Beach, SC

6 posted 2001-10-11 02:28 PM

This poem gave me goosebumps. You did a great job.

Live today as if it's your last. Love today as if it's your first. Lisa

Ravishing Rhonda
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Posts 1

7 posted 2015-08-18 07:17 PM

This poem is awesome! It touched my heart. Thank you

Poet deVine

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

8 posted 2015-08-18 10:52 PM

Thank you. It's always nice to know my words mean something to someone.

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