Searching
but found none
all around
Tears flow
down a dirt-streaked
face
Heard of the
many horrors
of war
But never
had he seen
the dead quite like this
Gun slung on
his sweating back
with comrades close behind
Missing family
cousins worry
love awaits his return
In darkness
but hope as well
we pray for his safety
Come home
soldier of mine
my cousin, my friend
My protector
with fun times
as memories
Author notes
this is for my cousin, Chris, who is coming home from Iraq for 18 months. i am happy he is here with us but i hate to see him go back. i know he's doing something right but i still wish he was home for good.
background by autumn-rain
A contest entry
- Military Contest by misticmoonlite.
875 points, ended May 17, 2008, 17 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - U.S. Patriotism by CelticQueen.
1500 points, ended July 23, 2008, 9 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Reading this made me tear up. This is amazing and a great dedication to your cousin. He'll be home again soon. Iraq puts people through a lot. I was there in 2007, but he'll be ok. Hugs and I'm here if you ever need to talk...
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bravo
Short, succinct and highly readable and moving piece of poetry... a most fine tribute poem, showing a maturity and skill beyond your years.... bravo.... bravo.....
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woo wee!
woooo we girl that is suga spice n everything nice!!
woo! girl that is good!! *bookmarks*
great job chicka!!
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when a close person is at risk to serve his country, one can only pray for their safety and good health..thank you for this entry, and the very best to your family...
Lin
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thank you
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OMG so cool
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This is very good. I have a nephew who is a Marine but is discharged now. He was in an ied explosion in Afghanastan and lost 40% of his triceps in his left arm. May you and he be protected and surrounded by the Light.
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