is it too much to ask
for a hug
for a thank you
for a how are you doing
for a salute
for a welcome home soldier
is it
is it
is it
i served my country
proudly as best i could
there were times
i carried out
orders
against my wishes
i didn't want to do that
but had no choice
i did what i was told
even though inside
i was screaming nooooooo
this goes against
the grain
against
everything
i believe in
i was taught
but i obeyed
i didn't want to
kill
another human being
men
women
children
oh God the children
is it too much to ask
for a hug
for a thank you
for a how are you doing
for a salute
for a welcome home soldier
is it
is it
is it
i came home from the war
wounded
but alive
so many others didn't come home
they're still missing
God knows when they'll be found
spit upon
called "babykillers"
told where to go how to get there
the nightmares
oh God the nightmares
hear the whump of mortar fire
hear the screams
in the fire filled night
the hellish days
i'm hit
where are you
johnnnyyyyyyyy
i'm hit
am i gonna die
don't let me die
the harsh death rattle in my buddy's lungs
then the awful silence
as the sky turned blood red
and my heart turned black with rage
is it too much to ask
for a hug
for a thank you
for a how are you doing
for a salute
for a welcome home soldier
is it
is it
is it
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God have mercy on our military men and women...(((HUGS)))...thank you...how are you doing...salute...and welcome home, soldiers...welcome home...
Thanks Karla and welcome home. You are a soldier in life fighting to overcome and understand your fears. Welcome home, at times this world is tough. If its not storms, or enemy soldiers trying to get you it's something else. Sometimes life reminds me of a board game. I'm right beside you in this game. You have hidden courage, bring it to the surface and kick butt.
good, write. I agree, we may not have to support the war, but we need to support the men and women in uniform, they don't have control over where they are sent, or what orders they have to carry out. I admire you for writing this!
Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on March 26, 2003
A thought that keeps me praying. Great write.
Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)
Reviewed on March 26, 2003
Sorrowfully for some it is too much....I kiss their feet.. Thanks for this karla...wonderful tribute for our men..Floria
Reviewed by Cathy Montgomery (Reader)
Reviewed on March 26, 2003
Another deeply touching tribute, Karla!
I'm certainly grateful to them all...
Reviewed by T. Emilie Dybevik (Reader)
Reviewed on March 26, 2003
Never. No, it isn't. This is a lovely heart felt tribute...Teresa
Reviewed by Allen Filius (Reader)
Reviewed on March 26, 2003
This is not just a great write, It's an important one. Political views or personal feelings on war should never affect the love and support showed towards our soldiers.
They earn this, and they deserve it
Excellent!
powerful write of what soldiers must endure in wartime and in peacetime. god help them, and god help our country! >tears < had a lump in my throat the size of texas when i got to the end! outstanding job, karla; and glad you got to come home; too many others don't. SALUTE, soldier, and THANKS from the bottome of my heart! love, your twin, karen lynn. (((((((((HUGS)))))))))) :)
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I'm certainly grateful to them all...
They earn this, and they deserve it
Excellent!
Reindeer
It is our solemn duty to honour our soldiers and give them due credit for the unselfish service they offer to our country, any country that is.
Love from India - Joel -
Excellent write.. You voice a subject that is on all our minds. So S A D
Thanks
Erica~