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

[PoemRodent]

So very well written and the heart felt emotions were felt. Excellent write my friend.

Dostani

[Carole]

I really related to this. My husband was in the Navy 22 years and we were together 19 of them. I raised three kids with him gone a large part of the time.

You cried when he went away

You held the children tight

"Daddy's just 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

I have done the above one too many times. Gary was in Desert Shield and the Persian Gulf war. I remember during Desert Shield the kids asking, "Will Daddy Come Home?" There were no easy answers during that time. One time we just sat on the couch and cried together. Thank God, he did come home, but for some that never happens.

Thanks for the honest and forth right write. God Bless! Carole

[James Mayfield]

A very sad piece. Its always hard to leave those you love behind. My father was Navy and I felt firsthand the pain of knowing I wouldn't see him for long periods of time. You've captured that here.

[Antony]

Hey One, good sentiments on the plague of war, it is never pleasant, not for anyone, especially when you have to leave children behind, it is devastating for all concerned, heart wrenching and all for what? is my question, there is no legitimate answer to this, I know and am convinced.
Tony

[Eyeliner W***e]

This is really good, and very touching! I hurt for those soliders who have to leave there family. My cousin is in Iraq and his mom, my aunt, has cancer. & whenever i talk to him, he tells me how much he hates the fact that hes not able to be their for his mom through all of her pain. This is a very good piece!

[DeMorney]

this makes me very sad...i hurt for those wives and children who never get to see their husband od daddy again...and even more so for those children who never get to meet them.

[cavscoutgh]

As a soldier, you hit the nail right on the head. I have watched multiple family members say good bye to their beloved soldiers and my family has had to say good bye to me twice before and it never gets easy. I think you have summed it up in so many words.

Thank you...from a soldier.

[Sean M. Addams]

Very dark piece ... sadness to this one but war is never fun for anyone... great job on this piece.

[Mary E. Green]

aw. This is sad. You did a good job though.

[James K. Blaylock]

This was truly a sad piece. But there is nothing fun about war... ever.