War Poem
I Looked in the Eyes of a Soldier
© By Angy M. Tarbutton
I looked in the eyes of a Soldier
So much did I see
All the adolescence innocence was gone
There stood a new man in front of me
I saw fear and frustration
The feeling of where do I fit in
If they only knew what I've done
They could never love me again!
I saw pride and self-confidence
He was a Soldier proud and true
He could take on anything
Bring on an enemy or two
I saw peace and remembrance
As he visited with family and friends
The memories of the good times
That he thought would never end
I saw the pain and suffering
As his mind drifted far away
Remembering the hell he's been in
Not knowing if he'll go back some day
I saw the anger and aggressiveness
That a soldier needs to survive
The temper rising back in the states
At the remarks from a wise guy
Before I looked away
Tears began to fall
Before me stood a Soldier
Who has given his life for us all!
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