JohnnyD 0 #1 February 20, 2003 Got this in an email - thought it would be nice to share. > >I am a small and precious child, my dad has been sent to fight. > >The only place I'll see his face, is in my dreams at night. > >He will be gone too many days for my young mind to keep track. > >I may be sad, but I am proud. My daddys got your back.. > > > >I am a caring mother. My son has gone to war.. > >My mind is filled with worries that I have never known before. > >Everyday I try to keep my thoughts from turning black. > >I may be scared, but I am proud. My son has got your back.. > > > >I am a strong and loving wife, with a husband soon to go. > >There are times I'm terrified in a way most never know. > >I bite my lip, and force a smile as I watch my husband pack.. > >My heart may break, but I am proud. My husbands got your back.. > > > >I am a serviceman, Serving Proudly,standing tall. > >I fight for freedom, yours and mine by answering this call. > >I do my job while knowing, the thanks it sometimes lacks. > >Say a prayer that I'll come home. It's me whose got your back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #2 February 20, 2003 That was well needed._______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueSkiesKel 0 #3 February 20, 2003 awesome poem!! go armed services!(good luck to all the west point firsties who are gettin their posts tonite!) ~the coastie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #4 February 20, 2003 Thanks. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #5 February 20, 2003 Great poem. And to all our military personnel...Thank you! Be safe and come home quickly.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites