He joined the Army to see the world.
Then to war he went, his duty to fulfill.
Watched him grow, from child to man.
I saw him change - to help him deal,
with all the pain he sees in the world.
A man today, strong and proud.
He sees the world through soldier eyes.
"I do what I do, this land to make safe."
His words ring loud through time and space.
I love him so, I want him safe.
But my soldier boy knows his place.
There are those who say, this war is wrong.
Wrong or not, I cannot say.
I only know my boy is there, not because he want's,
but, because he must.
Hate the war, not my son.
Your support he needs, if this wars is ever to be done.
© joyce Ingebritson
Author notes
Sgt. Reuben N. Ingebritson - starting second tour in Iraq in Aug. Now based in Germany.
My boy is a strong man and a wonderful husband and father. Lord keep him safe!
A contest entry
- PRO-PEACE ANTI-WAR CONTEST by Revwilliamfoos.
1500 points, ended May 17, 2007, 38 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - What does Memorial day mean to you? by Angel eyes 06.
450 points, ended June 9, 2007, 10 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Comments
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thank you so much for entering this write for your son into this contest. though i was asking for ones on the list that i am sending i will allow this knowing you send it to your son. viyanna rosemarie
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Your son is good and brave. We need to support these soldiers put in harms way. They need our prayers to keep them safe and sane. Thank you for this poignant poem.
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A beautiful tribute to your son and one of our heros in harms way. Superbly well written. Leaves me wanting this work to continue without end. Thanks for sharing.
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I love this poem it has exactally what I ask for, I don't know how the mother's do it when their sons are there. so many of my friends have gone to war and I keep asking myself why this is happening. A soldier is the one who needs the support I agree with that whole heartedly. Good luck in the contest and I hope your son returns again unharmed and without the night mares so many soldiers retourn home with.
-Heather
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i hope you have many safe returns ♥ and i agree with you in this poem-whether the war is wrong or not-that doesnt matter-you got to love your troops, for they are doign a duty that only few can do and they do it without complaints or sighs, they do what they do because they take orders and try to keep america's freedom alive. thanx for enterinfg & good luck!
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I found this to be a very sad entry into a contest about the evils of war. It is no good saying "hate the war but not the men fighting it". If there were no volunteers for the armed forces, guess what? No wars. It is interesting that two countries spent the highest %age of their GDP on their armed forces: the USA and Israe. Guess which two countries are most disliked and criticised internationally? You got it.
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Thought Provoking poem
I understand what your going through as I had a son who fought in the 1991 gulf war,in the British Royal Navy.I support the Coalition Troops,but my views on the war have changed.Bring the troops home now,getting rid of Saddam was not the answer to Iraqs problem,and I now feel the majority did not welcome liberation.Please God your son comes home safe and sound.Take care.Moon Shadow.
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very good
support they all need for when they come home blind lame or in boxes they become forgotten thanks for entering
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This is a really great piece. Very powerful and deep. I love the last 2 lines.. so true. Thanx for entering and good luck.
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Very powerful message. Wether people agree with the war or not, we should be filled with gratitude for the ones who are fighting for our freedom, while we sit comfortably over here. Beautifully written. Thank you for entering my contest.
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WOW
As I am deployed for my third time, I would like to say you hit it right on the head Support the SOLDIERS does not mean you support the war.
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Excellent poem. I really like how it flows and how well it is stated. Beautifully written. Thanks so much for entering the contest and the best of luck to you. Kassie
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Love it, well said He is a strong man with only goodness in his being. He'll come home because he is a strong man inside.
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I am a soldier and I will see your son fighting bravely for the country in which we love God bless those who firht for those overseas.
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Ihank you for your comment. I will 'ALWAYS' support the soldiers.
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Thank you for entering. It is a great poem. I enjoyed reading it.
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Lovely and true. Reuben is a hero, my hero.
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EXCELLENT write. My thanks to your son for doing his duty even if he feels it's wrong or right. It is not easy for our youth of today with so many joining the military and going off to war. My wishes for his safe return. great write.
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Thank you, freespirit, Your comments are so appreciated. I pass on any comments to him that I get. I will say thank you for him.
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This is really great. A friend of mine is going into the military as soon as he graduates highschool and needless to say, I'm terrified.
Great write.. it's relatable and there's great emotion.
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I was terrified too. Check out 'A Mothers Prayer' It is also about my son. Thank you for your comments. My advice? Just give your support and strength.
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