The lover, a Soldier prayer.
The Lover, a Soldier prayer.
A Poem by Coyote Poetry
Soldier goes off to War. Need kind and sweet memories to keep them human.
The Lover (A soldier prayer)
Poor boys and men.
Roads lead to War.
Young woman with a sweet smile.
Silk dress.
Smelling like sweet flowers.
Whisper, “let’s dance tonight.
You shall go to War.”
“Tonight we need to create photos for the heart.”
“Memories to keep you warm when you are lonely and afraid.”
Young man brings the sweet Angel close.
Whisper kind words of love and thankfulness.
Soldier stand alone.
Cleans his M-16.
Death is all around him.
He closes his eyes.
He remembered.
The smell of flowers.
The feel of the silk dress.
The sweet smile of his love.
Keeps him human.
John Castellenas
4 April 2009
Reblogged this on the Gravity Gate and commented:
Reminiscing being a soldier’s girlfriend… So simple & genuine feelings they hardly express.
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Thank you for the reblogged. Soldiers have a lot of time to think. Those letters and memories kept the soldier sane.
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I totally get it. I myself was an Army aspirant & a big time letter writer.
I want to share something… I followed your blog quite some time ago just by seeing that you are a soldier. I have always wanted to know you guys deeply. Thank you for sharing! 🙂
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You are welcome. I appreciate your kind words.
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Loved…made them human:)
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Thank you Lulu. Hard to find good reasons to smile when you are far away from home and the special people.
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Reblogged this on Musings Blong Orrbésau.
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Just excellent. Very moved by your poem.
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Thank you Penny for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.
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A pleasure, for me, to read and comment, most sincerely!
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This is one of your best. “keeps him human.” something that we are need reminding of every once in a while. Ver nice,
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A old poem. I like to bring back. We must remember Soldiers are people with real life and problems. Thank you for reading and the comment.
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Reblogged this on iCaptivated.
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