a soldier's quite mind
a poem of sacrifice that soldiers must endure... my heart goes out to our soldiers; their work to keep us here safe and free... freedom does come at a cost... our soldiers know this; and lay down their lives for it. Godspeed USA soldiers!
just a civilian poem...
somnolent soldier
sadness fills my heart as you are half a world away…
so grateful for your sacrifice…
… so sad upon your return…
how i wish i could take war away from you…
blind your eyes and mind from the pain, gore, and cruelty exposed…
allow these things to disappear from your deportment forever…
how do you move forward with such embedded horror branded; imprinted on your ever-being…
how do you return to simply take your place among the bang and clatter…
the monotonous march of the civilian…
certainly, it must be one of the most difficult things you've done…
one of the most difficult things you'll continue to do…
… a forbearing lifelong consequence…
let me try… allow me to take a portion… any amount… away from you…
let me carry some of your burden…
… you endured for me…
let me cradle your beautiful face in my hands
… let me look at you… into your eyes… dive into the depths of your soul
carry you home…
an open vessel awaits… return through me…
i give you my heart to absorb your wounds…
… be still somnolent soldier…
- j. marshon
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