I fought and died in Viet-Nam, but I've died many times before.
I drowned while I was lost at sea, then my body renewed on shore.
I've been a slave deep in the mines, where they never will know your name.
I feared being buried alive, that fear could drive a man insane.
Yes I made friends along the way, and women yes I've known a few.
Yet I'll never be a father, I can't wait 'til this curse is through.
My strange curse was given by Christ, while dying way up on that hill.
The sky was dark, and rain fell free, and His words ring out to me still.
"Soldier, you are content with what you are.
Then that you shall remain until we meet again.
As I go now to my Father,
you must one day come to me."
This Jew they called the Messiah, was ordered to be put to death.
He was scourged yes badly beaten, and I tried to bring his last breath.
My spear I tried to run through Him, It felt like it just missed his heart.
The rain washed his blood in my mouth, my life was just then torn apart.
Pain and agony raced through me, as his blood changed my DNA.
My blood is now very toxic, this body will never decay.
The curse that Christ has given me, will not allow this man to die.
My body just repairs it's self, and I've wondered more then once why?
"Soldier, you are content with what you are.
Then that you shall remain until we meet again.
As I go now to my Father,
you must one day come to me."
So yes I've seen those two World Wars, and I know that I will see more.
I've been a Pirate, and a God, still waiting to see Horseman Four.
I've tried to live a peaceful life, I know it was just not to be.
As every time that things look good, yet again I am forced to flee.
I have made some enemies too, like The Brotherhood of the Lamb.
They wait, and watch for Jesus Christ, I guess that's their final exam.
There's nothing I can do but fight, you see that's what I'm cursed to do.
To live, love, laugh, die, and now hate, until the time I see the Jew.
"Soldier, you are content with what you are.
Then that you shall remain until we meet again.
As I go now to my Father,
you must one day come to me."
Author notes
http://www.geocities.com/tony_roberts_bristol/Casca-Longinus.html
This is about a series of books written by Barry Sadler called Casca the Eternal Mercenary. He is now dead but another author is now writing them. Tony Roberts is his name. The chorus lines are taken out of the first novel. Hope you like it.
Please tell me what you think
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Hey, nice to see someone else who likes the Casca novels! I enjoyed them, too.
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Tony Roberts is writting them now.
click the link in my notes I think you'll enjoy it.
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Hi Ron....God its great to see you writing once again! Great...in fact this is brillant! Have missed being on AP myself been awhile since I have written as well...Sigh...~Sie
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Thank you Sie
Yes life tends to get away from us at times. With all the hits this one gets I do appreciate your comments. Thanx.
~Ron~
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What an incredible write that held me spellbound right up to the end. Unfortunately I am not familiar with Barry Sadler, but after this I will check them out. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent.
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Thanx Jeannie
This a collection of WAR Fiction or they call MALE fiction. Hard to find unless you have read then & I have had to use amazon.com Thanx for the read and comment I always appreciate them.
~Ron~
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I'm glad to see your work again..have missed your stories..brilliant as always and such a pleasure to read! Keep up the good work!
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Carolina Moon
You are always so sweet to me with your kind words. Thanx.
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Written well for sure, a good insight to the books. Nice rhythem and flow.
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Thank you goalsv
I appreciate your kind words as always!
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How sad.
It is very realistic and how sad that Barry Sadler is now dead because he wrote an heart renching song. This piece is an example of fine writing.
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Thanx CC
I am pleased you enjoyed it.
~Ron~
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very detailed and enchanting. I wasn't sure what this piece was going to be about when I clicked. you kept my attention all the way through. good luck with the contest. thank you for sharing. I enjoyed this piece.
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Thank you
I do appreciate your time. I am glad you liked it.
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