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I wrote this after being called a heartless killer, just because I did my service to my country. People who have no idea the cost to our military personnel.
A Soldiers Thoughts
When first I stooped to kill
the figure so far away
A stick upon the hill
My aim ne'er went astray
When next it was my job
to end a persons time
T'was done with not a sob
Just another peg on a line
But what when you see
look straight into their eyes
can it really be?
I must terminate their sighs?
To feel the blade go in
turn, twist and then withdraw
why felt it such a sin
against some unknown law
down my cheek ran a tear
so I could barely see
I knew it must be done
was either him or me
Will I always remember?
can I not forget
the pain of that september
Start of my lifetime debt
was there any choice?
could I have shouted no?
I could not use my voice
I could not be that slow
Is there no regret?
A wish it hadnt been?
Oh yes but dont you fret
It wasn't even seen.
If I could make a bid?
would I do encore?
yes, for so I did
yes I would for sure.
My homeland must be free
I do what i must do
cannot the moaners see
For me, for all, For you
Yes for our freedom
yes for my kids life
no to devils serfdom
no to evils strife.
I do what my father did
His father before him too
I cannot stand and be hid
Peace must start anew
Caelwyn February 2007Copyright Retained
WHATEVER COUNTRY YOU CALL YOUR OWN -WHATEVER YOUR PERSUASION -WHATEVER FORM OF MILITARY SERVICE OR NOT THAT YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED -WE MUST NOT FORGET WHAT DAYS LIKE MEMORIAL DAY ARE REALLY ABOUT..
Event speaker Retired Marine Lt. Colonel Casey Polkinghorne, speaking to those in attendance, emphasized passing on the day's true solemn meaning to future generations.
"I just want to get the message out what Memorial Day actually is. It is not the beginning of summer, although it is, but that is not why we celebrate it. It is not a three-day weekend. It is to honor those who have given their lives defending our freedom, this country, the constitution and all of us," said Polkinghorne
"Memorial Day is that time to remember those that have served and have fallen and given the ultimate sacrifice. It is a matter of fact that people are out there sacrificing so we can live ours and have the freedom we have in the United States of America. God Bless America," said U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran Oscar Niemela.
An Obituary printed in the London Times.....!
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense ,
who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure
how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic
red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
- Knowing when to come in out of the rain;
- Why the early bird gets the worm;
- Life isn't always fair;
- And maybe it was my fault.
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing
regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual
harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.
It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent
to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a
student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims.
Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.
Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.
Common Sense was preceded in death,-by his parents, Truth and Trust,
-by his wife, Discretion,
-by his daughter, Responsibility,
-and by his son, Reason.
He is survived by his 5 stepbrothers;
- I Know My Rights
- I Want It Now
- Someone Else Is To Blame
I'm A Victim
Pay me for Doing Nothing
Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.
If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do
nothing.
it seems a blog needs just words..but this is a web page and rightly places in context the blog from 6 years ago - lest we forget the cost of our freedom.
