Sound The Alarm (poem) by Mark C. Carroll on AuthorsDen

Sound The Alarm
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I wrote this as my ship headed East returning from Operation Enduring Freedom. Rejoicing the anticipated return to my family.
SOUND THE ALARM Long time ago I left I saw my baby cry A whole long time ago I left Saw my woman cry But she ain't a gonna cry no more Cause I'm leavin here and sayin goodbye I fought in da war but I ain't free We won the war but we still ain't free Ah now terror's on the run Please, thank us for this life we lead Been away too long Sailin' the seas I've been away too long Sailin' seven seas But I'm on my way home Cause my family's awaitin' on me When I lay in here arms I'ma gonna sleep When I lay in her arms Oh Lord will I sleep And if they ever need me again Bang on the drums and sound the alarm Someday on da farm Tha�s where you'll find me Yea someday I'll farm where I 'as meant to be But if they ever need me again Just bang da damn drums and sound the alarm ALL Rights Reserved Mark C. Carroll 2002

Reviewed by Walter Smith

Reviewed on July 29, 2003

other than poor spelling this brings out your true character. loved it. (almost as much as "mud and bare feet"

Reviewed by William Cottringer

Reviewed on June 27, 2003

You are a good man Mark, carrying out your good mission in life. Keep it up! Bill Cottringer

Reviewed by Kay P Devenish

Reviewed on May 29, 2003

I really loved it!

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on May 11, 2003

thought provoking

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on April 14, 2003

thank you for your service to our nation...i salute you! this is a powerful, emotionally charged poem...thanks for sharing. (((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)

Reviewed by David Taylor (Reader)

Reviewed on March 2, 2003

Nice poem. There's a lot of 'blues' in the lines!

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on November 5, 2002

This was good. You have balanced your love for your family and your love for you country in this one.

Sandie Angel :o) / May Lu $*_*$

Reviewed by na na (Reader)

Reviewed on November 4, 2002

Deep poem permeated with the Spirit of Courage. A man for all seasons. A man to be counted on to always do his best. Bill