Something some of you might like

I was in late for a counseling session of a soldier of mine today and long story short, this got shared with me and I asked if I could pass it on and they said they didn't have a problem with it. I'm not sure if they wrote it or if it was something they just thought was neat but anyway, here goes:

Take a man and put him alone,

12,000 miles away from home,

Empty his heart of all it's blood,

Make him live and sweat in mud,

This is the life I chose to live,

This is the soul to the Devil I give,

So have your parties and drink your beer,

While young men and women die over here,

Protest the war and have your fun,

But still refuse to carry a gun,

There is nothing else for you to do,

Yet I'm supposed to die for you,

There is something you should know,

And that's where I think you should go,

But I'm already here so it's too late,

I've traded all my love for hate,

In this place that I may die,

I will forever hear my mother cry,

I saw his head and the blood he shed,

Just as Doc said "Another is Dead.",

It's the highest price a man could pay,

Just so you can live the American way,

We will get our tattoos of skills and tears,

So you can scrutinize for years,

So many opinions but only few will ever know,

And you didn't have the balls to go

like i said, this isn't mine but I asked my soldier if I could share it. let me know what you think

i realize this could have been presented better, but I deleted this thread 4 times and reposted and it is still coming out with improper spacing and stuff. The edit tool doesn't seem to work..

EDIT: okay, got it properly spaced now

I happen to be a very proud USMC Mom. My son and many of his friends are going in or just leaving the service of this country. When I read those words, I honestly cried. You can feel the hurt as he writes from his heart. Yes, he still has a heart, maybe its broken or maybe its lost behind the wall he built to protect it.
To many people take their freedom for granted, my parents were both in german labor camps. They didn't speak much of what they lived through but my research has painted me a very grim picture. With that, I appreciate all my rights and honor every man and woman that has served this country and has given us those rights.

With Memorial Day coming and everyone having a day off , this couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you so very much for posting that.

I just had to fiddle with the Edit button enough and it worked, no big deal. but, will do.

It was just a general counseling, something that had to be done with all the Soldiers so I could complete my paperwork for the month. Yes, it went well,she is a very sound soldier this poem got brought up because we were discussing future goals and self-worth and alot of other things (she was my last counseling). I asked her to describe this further to me after I had read it from her notebook she passed me and she explained that it was written from a man's perspective from a woman because that was more socially acceptable and it was aimed at the people who take their country for granted. She knows, there are people out there that don't fit this stereotype, she's just very passionate about her career choice.

They sound like wonderful men, the both of them. Time is a very precious gift, thank you for being a wonderful person.


You sound like a great teacher and an even greater parent, Rayven. Thank you for your continuing support and your passion to inform people of what is right and not just what is generally accepted.

No, Thank You for being a supportive member of Armed Forces (family members count too). I'm glad you are passionate and supportive of your son's choice, so often I run into many people that are torn between the job they love and the people they love due to lack of support from the family front.

She is still very much a person, she performs her duties and performs them well, rises above expectations and has been awarded for such. She explained to me that it was written from a mans perspective because that would be more socially acceptable. She has had a hard life though (since I have known her atleast) and often lets the bad things in life get her down, we're working that issue.

I don't think I would want to talk about those things either, I have done alot of research on the subject myself and I think they must be very strong for even having made it out of that situation.

You're welcome and thank you for your support.

That is a very passionate and inspired piece of work, you should feel honored to have such talent around you, Skylar.

Whoever that girl is, she is very lucky to have a person in charge of her that cares so much as to delve into her personal thoughts like you have. I don't possess the ability to properly convey my thoughts about this.

If i had to choose a term for the both of you I would choose

"awe-inspiring"

wow, thank you, Tannia.

Oh, I got your email from earlier, lol, what exactly is that second picture? I mean, I know you are in it, but wtf?

if you rotate it to the left I think you will be able to tell, if not message me and I'll tell you.

That's some very powerful stuff, Sgt. Thank you for sharing and for reminding us. Lord knows we sure need the reminding part, though some more than others. I'll be thinking of you and your crew during this Memorial Day weekend. Take care.

That is a powerful poem, just read it. Very good. I'm a UK citizen, however our family always wears our Poppy on Rememberence Day over here. Hope your keeping well.

I know you posted this awhile back but I've been busy saving the world...*sarcasm* thank you for your support

oh yes, im still here. just been really wrapped up in things. haven't been to my actual house in almost a month and a half now. well, minus today. im home now.

nicely done. off for my last tour next week, see you in 8 months

stay safe

I'm with Rayven, Sgt. Glad to see you're still around, as there was a lapse in posts from you. Saving the world? I've no doubt you probably have your moments, and again, it's much appreciated. You and Halkin stay safe, and your squad, of course.

Yeah what he said.

definitely, bro. thanks. don't have too much fun

Agreed. Too many people out there who talk sh** about the us army, when they know there too pussy to do a damn thing about it.

You may hear this enough but, thanks for your service. I enjoy not having terrorists in my front yard.