Anbar Province on Independence Day, A Flare in the Sky

So you say

Things are some what quiet, of late

Well, for me that’s ok, I know I know

You would rather be engaged, some mission or another

Firefight, chasing bad people

Capturing Al Qaida insurgents

So you say

You sound a bit chatty, of late

That is good, my son you know

I am here to listen

Yes, I sent plenty of dip

I remember exactly what you said

"in the package, Copenhagen Long cut,

(Not the one with the red can, that is Copenhagen Long cut straight

That shits nasty, just plain old Long cut) ok…” D

 

So you say

Today, you plan to celebrate, this Fourth of July

In the hot sandy desert, far away

Celebrate, being alive, being free and to

Honor those who fought the fight

Those who died for Honor and Duty,Liberty

Trying to help the little person

 

Therefore, you say,  you may

Shoot off some flares and stuff

Not for rescue or distress but

To let the world know, send out a signal, to show

That freedom is dear

You wished for some beer, So- hang on a little longer

I’ll have kegs ready and cold,a camp fire ablazing

So when you fire your flare…(and other stuff)

I will feel the concussion

My chest will rumble and I will

Look up and send my love

From across the world

Snassano 070407