| The Good Soldier | |
Posted: 08/15/2005 7:29 AM |
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The little boy fell and started to cry
walking it was his first try
And his Dad told him to get up
Good soldiers don't cry.
Another boy shoved him
While playing in the field
And his dad said push him back
Good soldiers don't yield
So the boy learned early
not to ask for a hug or kiss
Or to let dad see him cry
A good soldier wouldn't do this.
Dad wanted him to play sports
And make him a proud dad
And be the best on the team
This made the good soldier feel bad
He didn't live up to Dad's dreams
That he would someday be a star
The good soldier did the best he could
And worshiped dad from afar.
A big disapointment to his dad
Is the way things always seemed.
But these were not his talents
Or even the good soldiers dreams.
He packed some of his clothes.
Kissed his mom and told her
I've got to find my own dreams
And so I'm off to be a soldier.
He said not a word to his dad
Just left him a note in a folder .
So he just got on the bus
And hoped to be a good soldier.
Now it was very unfortunate
That he eventually went off to fight.
And became another casualty
The good soldier lost his life.
Even the wounds of a soldier.
Might need tender loving care.
But the father never learned this
And now it's too late to repair.
Mary Kay Sawyers |
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Posted: 08/15/2005 10:32 AM |
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Even though sad it is also a very beautiful and very meaningful poem. Katy, you are very good at this.
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Posted: 08/15/2005 10:41 AM |
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I just do it as sort of a stress buster... Works good for me... and thanks |
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