Rx DstrbdEmbracing It's blog: "Freedom"

Inhaling the scent of cologne on your warm skin as I bury my face in your neck chases the memory of singed flesh burning oil streaming from the bows of the hell... The seemingly tangible memory of your moist lips pressed against mine holds me here as the merciless sun pushes down on me unending The sound of your voice deeply etched in the vortex of my soul keeps me going As the rat a tat tat smoke screams cries of desperation explodes surrounding me Sing sweetly in my ear today, tomorrow, eternally Oh how I long for cool sheets your strong arms warm body a cold drink... Yet I am here again lamenting dreaming struggling surrounded… you are here captured in memory and you are there far away and I am lost... ~M~

We train hard for this moment Endure our hellish weeks Repetition becomes our friend Strangers now our…lifeline They are our family now Brother and sister from another Together we continue to train for… This moment Pack our bags with essentials Before we depart... We reassure our loving families Don our helmet, vest, holster and sling We travel, we wait, and we endure Endure our hellish months Hustle, move, quick turn Backs ache…legs and arms burn Suck it up and control the pain Gone are cologne and perfume The only scent in the air is… Sweat And Gun Oil… It's damn hot…so f'n hot You think you know hot… Opening the oven doesn't compare Seared lungs…tearing eyes Stinging sand…raging wind And we continue to train for… This moment Hellish months turn to year Canteen water tastes old… But at least it's wet Hope the chow is good… Thank you GOD for the MRE Dig a hole to sleep Just not too deep Gone is music…faded long ago The only sound in the air is Gunfire And Screams… Gone is dance…can't remember steps Writhing bodies in pain Lost are… Innocence Minds Limbs Wrap And Press Blood Sweat And Tears Mingle Curse and Yell F'n gun Yell and Curse Them And No one Reload And later clean Clutch tight to Faith Hope We continue to endure Bonds are formed New family throws a lifeline Try to find laughter But smiles can't reach eyes Harsh memories are held there Return home What was once funny Isn't really, not anymore Like an inside joke Guess you had to be there... Debrief and brief Fill out tons of forms Lack of Sleep And Frustration Push the limits Suck it up and carry on... Tests and observation Reconstitute and recover Maybe take some leave Returned empty… Back to loved ones Who thought they understood... Including those who had already served Can only offer hugs and cheers Much later…kisses and tears No guarantees that this will work Pain and more still lingers there... Only one thing is for sure There is a do over In the not so distant future We train hard for that moment And endure... Brother and Sister In Arms ~M~