Thought from a Soldier's Mind

How vivid and reinforced is my purpose in life as those smiling little faces welcome me home.

How beautifully the sounds of innocent youth penetrate my soul,

Like warm honey to a screaming throat.

Reflecting on life later, alone, I contemplate burying lead in my brain.

 

I could play with them more, longer.

I could be there more, and leave this uniform behind.

 

With regret, I contemplate that action.

But how horribly wrong it would be to deny the world those smiling little faces that welcome me home.

Reviews

[Renée]

Interesting piece of writing .. Sweet, yet.....seems to run on the edge of suicidal thoughts?? and the children sway the thought??

[Joe]

Yeah exactly. You know, I hate to present myself as being one of those countless frustrated teenagers who cuts themselves or wants to die; that's not by any means how I am in life. I just for some reason came up with this piece one day as I was feeling overwhelmed; I think I was probably missing my family on base or something. I plan to post some lighter material in the near future though. Thanks for my first comment on this site so far.

[Renée]

You did not present yourself that way at all.. I just wanted to make sure I understood correctly.. This is your page and you have the right to express your feelings AND should expresses them ! This piece is very emotional in it's sweetness & desperation .. Thank you Joe for Sharing this piece AND your service ( :

[Joe]

You are more than welcome. I am proud to be someone unafraid of opening up in my writing, and I'm also very proud to serve my country.