I can see the pain
etched into your eyes
and how I cry
to take it all away
but it's a battle
you must fight alone
and I'll wait in the wings
with a candle burning
in the windowsill
for the soldier to return
victorious in his decison
for the soldier to smile
and be happy with the choice
for the soldier to love
for the soldier to trust
but most of all
for the soldier to come home...
once and for all
Lying on my pillow
I remember days gone by
laughing at anything we do
seriousness was hard to find
it was so hard to lie...
with each passing second
my heart was screaming
to speak the truth...
but I can't fight
for you..
you must make
the choice..
for the soldier to return
victorious in his decison
for the soldier to smile
and be happy with the choice
for the soldier to love
for the soldier to trust
but most of all
for the soldier to come home...
once and for all
No matter the choice
No matter the pain
We can always...
dance in the rain
while I wait...
I can see the pain
etched into your eyes
and how I cry
to take it all away
but it's a battle
you must fight alone
and I'll wait in the wings
with a candle burning
in the windowsill
for the soldier to return
victorious in his decison
for the soldier to smile
and be happy with the choice
for the soldier to love
for the soldier to trust
but most of all
for the soldier to come home...
once and for all
*this was written based on a current situation, but is to not be taken in the context it is presented. This situation was merely the inspiration.
But thank you for ending the writer's block... you know who you are.
A contest entry
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370 points, ended September 4, 2007, 9 entries
Bronze trophy winner
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war is hell and a cruel reality of the world. my cousin is going to Afghanistan, we grew up together, he was my first best friend and we are the exact same age. This poem was amazing and I hope they all do come home "once and for all
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very nice
I pray they will all return, I know this won't happen. God bless you for this and all the lives this war has and will effect. Everyone connected is in my prayers! Your write is wonderful! The Shaker
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Great poem, the part ofit is that some people dn't give a damn for this country. They don't know what those soldiers go through they watch their friends get murdered . I'm damn proud of those soldiers & God bless the U.S.A! My fav part was:
for the soldier to return
victorious in his decison
for the soldier to smile
and be happy with the choice
for the soldier to love
for the soldier to trust
but most of all
for the soldier to come home...
once and for all
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Yes indeed. Very inspirational, and shows such deep character for you to wait for while he is fighting a personal battle. That you would comfort and support someone in such a difficult situation shows how much of an understanding, empathetic, compassionate person you are.
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I'm sorry - this is longer than twenty lines, so it probably won't win in my contest. Best of luck in future contests.
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Amazing feelings shown here, Excellent write
Thnx for ur entry & Best of Luck
GloriousGift
Heba -
I enjoy this alot, you have a great way with words. I realte to this well, given my current circumstances. Wonderful write!
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I have a very close friend in Iraq right now fixing humvees on the frontline. It's scary.
But I hope he comes home, and that's the best i can do.
This is truly amazing. I absolutely love it. ♥ -
i found this poem sad it got to me in many ways but all in all this was such a lovely wright thanks bunches and much love to you sweetie..xoxox
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Lovely sentiments expressed for the trials and times of the here and now. Thank you for entering
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A very Heartfelt and interesting poem my friend! Keep up the good work!
-Joshhhh
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