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Army Man |
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CwboyAtHeart Senior Member
since 2001-04-14
Posts 541Selah, WA, USA 
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I just wrote this one... Lately I've been thinking about the men and women over there fighting in Iraq... I've always kinda thought about the military people as being older, I guess, and having something different in them that makes them more willing to sacrifice their life. But lately, I realize that they are probably extremely scared right now also, and they're really as young as 18 and 19... 2 or 3 years older then myself. I find it amazing that they are willing to make this sacrifice, and many really are making this sacrifice as they fight. So, this is what I came up with in response to those thoughts. Let me know what you think! ARMY MAN Army man You're only eighteen Army man You're a fighter, flier or marine You're old enough Our country you defend You're still young Could you have been my friend? Army man You're too young to die Army man It's okay for you to cry Keep on staying strong You have so much to live for Still you're a teen just like me But now you're off to war Army man You're feeling all alone Army boy We pray you will come home - Cody - Note To Self: If Pigs Can Fly, So Can I!!! If someboy laughs at me, does that make me funny or just plain stupid? [This message has been edited by CwboyAtHeart (04-02-2003 10:31 PM).] |
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wvplayernotreally Member
since 2002-11-06
Posts 215yakima wa |
Cody this was good. Really good. this is what a lot of us feel. :-\ its hard. thinking about if you know someone out there. " I think I got a tan from the light in which i was basking." |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Cody, Amen...may they all be home soon. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Kandi Member
since 2000-06-14
Posts 354North of Hell |
Wow - I really liked this. Changing "man" to "boy" in the last stanza was really effective, it gave me a chill. Thanks for posting this one. God bless all the troops. The day you were born, you were born free |
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Chameleon Member
since 2002-08-07
Posts 99Australia |
interesting read. its like a bubble bath, added with anti-septic. |
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brtymj New Member
since 2003-03-05
Posts 8 |
the begining kinda sounds admature but at the last stanza makes its a very complete poem that leavs a warmth within the readers heart |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Cody~ This is quite a powerful piece, and it truly touched me. They are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. This is one of my favorites of yours, and I'd say one of your best as well. Wonderfully done, Cody.  ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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