About to embark upon his new career
With his mother shedding a tenative tear,
Our new recruit begins his Army life
At a firebase overseas far from his wife.
He will serve along side the other young men,
His buddies, Johnson, Melendez, and Nguyen.
These young men chose to serve our nation;
I look upon them with deep admiration.
Some speaking with mockery and derision
Ask me how I can support his decision.
Would I rather a lawyer or M.B.A.?
A high-priced crook or a swindler did you say?
I am proud that he will serve and protect.
His achievements are something I can respect.
It is for all Americans that these men serve
And it's our way of life that they preserve.
In a list
A contest entry
- What does this picture mean to you? by Soft-Rain.
800 points, ended December 17, 2008, 15 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Honored to Read
I so proud that there is someone out there who can express what so many of us feel ! These brave men and woman who fight for us to have our rights in America. Well Done!
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Thank you for reading and commenting on this poem. My son just contracted with the Army. He will spend 6 years in the armed services after he finishes college.
Mike
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Great take on the prompt, Mike. I really love how the last stanza brings it home. The whole piece speaks loads. It's excellent!
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Thanks. My son is a cadet in a military college. This was kind of a personal write.
Mike
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A very well written piece
All the best In the contest
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Thank you my friend. Your comments are much appreciated.
Mike
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Superb
Aye, indeed, I agree; yet maybe someday war will be as outmoded as a dinosaur, so young men and women, from any and all nations, will not need to lose their lives because of the egotistical nature of politicians; terrorists, etc. Very well written, my friend. -
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Thank you for reading and commenting. I am glad you enjoyed the poem. I do not have an confidence that there will ever be a time when there is no war. There is too much selfishness in the world.
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Ah, my friend, I do understand; yet "If wishes were fishes, we would all have a fry".
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