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What he is worth, part poem
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 Created on 6-14-08
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You stay up for 16 hours
He stays up fpr days on end.
You take a warm shower to help you wake up.
He goes days or weeks wothout running water.
You complain of a "heahache" and call in sick.
He gets shot at as others are hit, and keeps moving forward.
You put on your anit war/dont support the troops shirt, and go meet up with your friends.
He still fights for your right to wear that shirt.
You make sure you're call phone is in your pocket.
He clutches the cross hanging on his chain next to his dog tags.
You talk trash about your "buddies" that aren't with you.
He knows he may not see some of his uddies again.
You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls.
He patrols the streets, searching for insurgents and terroists.
You complain about how hot it is.
He wears his heavy gear, not daring to take off his helmet to wipe his brow.
You go out for lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your order wrong.
He doesn't get to eat today.
Your maid makes your bed and washes your clothes.
He wears the same things for weeks, but makes sure his weapons are clean.
You go to the mall and get your hair redone.
He doesn't have time to brush his teeth today.
You're angry because your class ran 5 min over.
He's told he will be held an extra 2 months.
You call your girlfriend and set a date tonight.
he wiats for the mail to see if there is a letter from home.
You hug and kiss your girlfriend, like you do everyday.
He holds his letter close and smells his love's perfume.
You roll your eyes as a baby cries.
He gets a letter with pictures of his new child, and wonders if they'll ever meet.
You criticize your government, and say that wae never solves anything.
He sees the innocent tortured and killed but their own people and remembers why he is fighting.
You hear the jokes about the war, and make fun of men like him.
He hears the gunfire, bombs, and screams of the wounded.
You see only what the media wants you to see.
He sees the broken bodies lying around him.
You are asked to go to the store by your parents. Your don't
He does exactly what he is told even if it puts his life in danger.
You stay at home and watch TV.
He takes whatever time he is given to call, write hime, sleep, and eat.
You crawl into your soft bed, with down pillows, and get comfortable.
He tries to sleep but gets woken by mortars and helicopters all night long.
If you think this is bad think about what their family has to deal with and their friends not kowing if they will ever make it back home.
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Please Login to post comments| On June 14th 2008 Kdanae88 Said : | |
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I love it.. its very deep and kinda got me to tear.. |
