Trust

I know this is not the best poem written. But its raw and its forward with no frills attached.

Trust

 

A lot of poems are written about trust,

Some are erotic and romance and stuff.

 

To me trust came when I had to have my friends back.

It became more important when I went in the Army.

 

It was a matter of life and death and so much more.

No matter what our darkest secrets we held, it was trust that was given when it all went to hell.

 

We could count on each other,

No matter if you liked the person.

 

It was trust that no matter what,

We would all make it back.

 

If someone fell behind on a run,

Or couldn’t keep up on the road marches, (That were never much fun).

 

You turned around and picked them all up,

And returned as one. (No solider left behind).

 

Now don’t get me wrong, not everyone liked each other,

But you knew your buddy had your back when you were face to face with hell.

~~~~~

Or just a bar fight.

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

That is what true comradery is all about, Ron. Whether you are thrilled with the person's personality or not, you have his back. You make sure no one else messes with him and that includes the universe messing with him. Trust like that is not easy to come by. You were fortunate the other soldiers you served with felt as you did. It's a component of team work and in the service, that is so very necessary...a matter of life or death. Well written. Lydi**

[ron]

Thank you Lydia.

[Great Aunt Astri]

Y.e.s. I tried reading this aloud .. not much rhythm or beat BUT it did sound like a very interesting conversational piece.

[ron]

Thank you Astri.

[Ivory'lee]

Powerful and very wise trust is not given lightly but is maintained as long as you are true

[ron]

Yes it is Ivory. Thank you.

[Justsimplyjulia]

Haha an enjoyable write. I absolutely love this piece. So wise, and so very powerful. Trust can be a very difficult thing to achieve, but once you have it, as long as you stay true to it, you always will have it. Fantastic write Ron.
-Dragon

[ron]

That is very true Dragon. Love your pen name by the way.

[Justsimplyjulia]

Thanks! :) Loved this piece too!

[ron]

Thank you Dragon.

[Justsimplyjulia]

oops just read over your comment ago, you said pen name not poem. Ha, well my sleepy eyes deceive me. thank you again, and I really enjoyed your poem here

[ron]

Thank you Dragon...thats ok we all get sleepy from time to time.

[Karen]

You are so right in saying that trust is not only about "erotic and romance and stuff" but also about truly putting your life in someone's hands whether you like them or not. I've noticed that men are so good at building trust between each other, more so, in my opinion, than the competitiveness and cattiness of women. There is a respect that goes beyond love (as you clearly state in this poem) that allows military men to trust one another with their lives without having to become best friends (though sometimes that happens). Now I'm not a man, nor ever been in the military, nor have even had family members in the military, but I respect you as one whose only knowledge of these things is through your poetry.

[ron]

You are most kind Karen. Thank you.

[Sharon L.H. Kelly]

The camaraderie is so well captured in this write. I especially enjoyed the last two lines!

[ron]

Thank you Sharon. Most people have no idea what it all means.

[Sharon L.H. Kelly]

Having grown up in a service family, I have heard these stories many times.

[ron]

They are very true.

[FlatLineBeauty]

Loved this one, Ron. Nothing like someone to fall back on who you can trust 100%

[ron]

I agree, maybe Ive been to closed in my personnel life but Ive never felt like I could trust someone enough to open up completely.

[Cody Williams]

Loved it Ron! Thanks for sharing!

-CW

[ron]

Thank you Cody

[Ruth]

Any situation, trust is paramount and I understand this, well voiced hon x

[ron]

Thank you Ruth x

[Kitten]

I loved this piece Ron! I like how you portrayed the trust that a soldier must have in the field with his comrades. It all goes together and everything you have written here is true. I enjoyed this poem, keep writing :)

[ron]

Thank you kitten. It's the same level of trust a couple should have. They have to be willing to share every thought and desire no matter what it is.