The Soldiers Cry

�We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.� George Orwell As one who got the chance to serve and now hang his boots, having to leave those we love is never easy, yet the reward

The Soldiers Cry

By

Jose M. Euvin

 

Hold your soldiers hand

Hold them close to your heart

Watch them as they march away

As the time come’s for them to part

 

You cried when he went away

You held the children tight

“Daddies working late”

“He wont be home tonight…”

 

Many nights you cried alone

You held his pillow tight

Wishing he would walk in through that door

And stop your lonely cry

 

The children asked for their father

They were too young to call him “Dad”

He never met his youngest daughter

A faint memory’s all he has

 

With every call you got excited

His one day close to coming home

And then you got the letter

Sorry, your husband….

 

“Why did they take him away…?”

 

Reviews

[melissa]

So far I read 2 of your poems and I love them you should put them in a poem book I am on my way to reading more of your poems

[Celtic Cat]

WOW this hurts to read. It's so utterly sad that so many give up their lives for freedom. It really should be free. I'm holding back the tears on this one, and bowing to those who paved the way for me to be here. Excellent piece, and I bow to you for being one of them. Thanks for the reminder, I hope no one EVER forgets. So glad you made it home alive. Much love~~

[Shelly Wiseberg]

Very honest and heartfelt wite. The dread of getting that letter of losing loved ones in the battles of war.Shelly

[Legion]

Unfortunately, this will be the case for far too many. :( Great write. I think you might like my poem "Another Christmas Morn". When you get a chance, check it out. Anyway, this was heart wrenching. Kudos.

[Midnight Shadow]

Heartbreaking and tragically true. Brilliant.

[Nick Erickson]

Just as true and touching the second time as it was the first. Again, well done!!

[Lj Muñoz]

I commend you on walking in the boots of a soldier. America would not be what it is today without those boots. New or Old... My father is a Korean war Veteran and A Vietnam Vet. Great Poem...

[Kelly D. Burris]

I watch my neighbor go thru this when she get's deployed. My Uncles and cousins I watched withthis too. Such a wonderful sacrifice you soldiers give, but sometimes I wonder if the children don't give just as much. Thanks so much.
Blessings to you and your son.
Kelly

[Richard D]

it is such a great sacrifice and you painfully bring us into that place. The place that has us question the point of war. I thank you for your service to our country, and admire you for your responsibility as a father. We must fully understand the pain war can cause, to understand if a cause is really worth fighting for, your poem helps that.

[Tenten]

you made me breathe deep and sent shivers down my spine with this peace. an honest stab and beautiful work.