You've gone away so far away
You once told me it was your duty
To serve for our country and to keep me your sister safe
Still in high school you made a choice to live and maybe die for your country
No one knew you had made that decision until you got called away
Getting that call saying that my brother was gone off to Iraq
Was the hardest news I had to hear
I don't want to loose you but I am so very thankful
You followed your heart and soul
Even if it meant that you might die
I love you bro
And I'm so happy to say I am a sister of a soldier
Author notes
This poem is about my older brother who signed up for the army at 17 amd after he graduated from lee high he was sent off to Iraq.... I love and miss him very much and I pray for all the soldiers' safe returns
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A contest entry
- Tears of Sacrifice..The Contest of more than 1000points by sOuL.
888 points, ended July 20, 2008, 14 entries
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Comments
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hope he returns safely
very heartfelt poem. my brother is talking about joining the Army someday -
i HOPE ur brother has a safe return... congrats on the gold!
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Great poem & I also pray for all the safe returns of all the soldiers.
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this is a real great poem
i am adding to the finalists list
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I have two sisters at home myself, I know that they love me, and do not wish for me to go to Iraq. Yet in the end, it is our duty. I'm sure you love your brother very much, and he really is doing this not just for our country, but for you, his sister. Thanks for entering, and good luck!
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From a fellow sister of another soldier..
Sometimes, few words are needed to communicate the same emotions we feel, when we see others going through the same situation. I will keep your brother in my prayers as well, as every other soldier. Bless you and your family.
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