Open Poetry #21 |
Set Free |
JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
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... |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I am happy for all of you and thankful he made it home safely *s M |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
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 |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
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).] |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Congratulations to your son, James...I bet you're super happy about this one also. ~ congratulatory hugs Lyra |
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Neeraja Senior Member
since 2002-06-22
Posts 812The Netherlands |
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 |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
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 |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(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..." |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
Congrats Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Well done and congrats! *s |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
James, wonderful write...congrats to your son and your whole family. you should be very proud! take care. amy "you can't stop |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Nice poem. I wish the best for your son. God bless. Deb |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
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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