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

[Kiri J]

so unrelatable to my little world.. a disturbing insight into the terrifying prospect of sending those we love to their very possible end.
good stuff.

K

[kristyn=]]

Wow.... I'm glad you got to see your family again... It was very moving.... Kind of made me cry but it was well written..


KRISTYN

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A very powerful and emotive poem...you leave the reader hanging which reflects the feelings of the persona ... very well constructed. Bethlynne.

[pal]

"Many nights you cried alone;You held his pillow tight;Wishing he would walk in through that door;And stop your lonely cry"

sure that is the intensity of wanting.. n waiting.. and to hear then
And then you got the letter ""Sorry, your husband�."

very nice way u have put it..
lovely poem
pal

[Laura Sparkle]

I wanna start by saying Thank You for all you did as a soldier. A very heart warming poem. Thank you!

[Emily B]

Thank you for your service! Very often we write with more emotion about those things that we know, the things that tore our heart in two. Thanks for sending this!

[Thallygal]

Loved the poem...I am very glad that you are home with your son...wish all could be...i feel is a senseless war, with senseless killing...if everyone could just embrace one another and live in peace and harmony....oh my i am an idealist..hope you have had a great christmas filled with love and laughter
thalia

[Bearcub The First]

nice, i love it, its such a great poem. So much meaning in your words and your experience

[Sassafrass]

How poignantly heartbreaking...your words paint a powerful picture of hope and broken dreams. A good friend of mine is currently dealing with the struggle of her new husband going away to war for a year and this is her greatest fear. It touches us all in one way or another, great or small. Thank you for your service to our country and I applaud your dedication to your son. I'm glad you were able to express and share your experience with the rest of us. A great write!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Wow how real and heartbreaking are your words... can't imagine what loved ones go through everyday worrying bout there loved ones overseas worrying bout getting that call... thanks for writing such a powerful tribute to the soldiers and there families.