Twenty Two Days

Re: Twenty Two Days
by rcfirerescue on Thursday, November 05, 2009 (19:51:29)

Wow, I dont know what to say mary ann, this is one of those poems that brings out the warcries in my heart. It is good people like you that make this all worth while. Knowing that the pain we feel over here doesnt go un-noticed by everyone really means the difference between giving up and driving on to a lot of people. People can say all day long how badly they want the troops to come home, and how rediculous this "war" or "police action" isover here. But once they say it, the thought leaves and there minds go right back to their lives back home. Its not their fault, its human nature. So very few people truly understand the full extent of what we do over here and what we have to live with. And they shouldnt have to because that is what seperates soldiers from civilians. I enlisted to do this to myself and my family by my own mind and right hand. So when I hear stories of exitement about the holidays it makes me happy. Happy tears fall from my face knowing that good people are sitting at home with their families feeling safe and loved, not having to worry about this mess over here that is our lives. I thank you for your dedication as well as your understanding and kind words you have written here. I will never forget this. My brothers here will never forget this either. You are an outstanding writer with a level head and for that I applaud you. You are a good friend and for that I am thankful.
Thank you
RJ