I’m a mother, a wife, and a soldier for life,
Though I may no longer serve…
I sacrificed dreams, for political schemes,
For those that hadn’t the nerve.
I’m neither man, nor woman, just simply human,
Wearing brown and green…
On distant lands, encased in sand,
I’m fighting NOT to be seen.
It seems that the news, has posted world views,
On a hero that died today…
A soldier unknown, ‘till his body came home,
Another soldier saved the day.
I feel soiled and dirty, for a woman of thirty,
From all the lives I did take…
But I do not regret, nor will I forget,
That some choices were a mistake…
When one day my daughter, with tears in her eyes,
Said that the heroes weren’t just ones that have died,
You fed me, and clothed me, and loved me, she said,
You fought for MY dreams, and gave up yours instead.
You may not be famous, or seen on the news,
But you are the hero that we kids would choose.
You risked your life, that we would be sure,
Our dreams, and our freedoms would always endure…
I cried when you left, but I’m glad that you’re home,
And I know in my heart, that I’m not alone…
No matter what hero the world sees today,
It’s you I hope to be like one day.
A contest entry
- Kindred Writer's (INVITE ONLY!!!) by PerfectImperfection.
600 points, ended March 25, 2007, 16 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Is it just me or did the rhyme scheme switch halfway through this piece, seemed to catch me a little on the hop, but the message in this piece is excellent, you have conveyed it so well, great job on a great topic
Karen -
What a beautiful write. I guess I should first of all thank you for being one of the people who protect our freedoms. Second of all, I know what it's like to be a hero in your child's eyes and how heartbreaking it is when they leave and how wonderful it is when they return.
This I'm sure touched alot of herarts. Best of luck in the contest. Be Well and Be Blessed 
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Ahhhhhh such a breath-taking soul you possess. From the opening lines, the imagery you created filled my mind. It is so perfectly written it is easy to get lost within your words. Your emotions flow from your every word making this poem as special as it is. Thank you do much for sharing this with me.
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A wonderfully penned piece here. Powerful emotions coursing through the veins of the human race, each in their own individual thoughts of freedom and the cost of it's worth. Very well spoken! Thank you so much for entering!
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Aaaaw! This was soo incredible! Serouisly. I loved this so much! The words...the whole thing...it just flowed with grace.
I really enjoyed every single bit of this! Amazing job. Keep up the great work!
Tori
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Thank you Tori My children keep me going, I'll tell you that much. Just when I think life has become too much, they'll say or do something to renew my faith.
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