by Gerardine Baugh

Created on: February 04, 2009

The Mind Of A Soldier

His thoughts, yesterday

Were of the car in the driveway

His girlfriend across the street

Would he pass, or fail, in school

How long until his father noticed

The lawn wasn't cut

That was yesterday

Stepping on a plane

Changed his reality

Will I be shot today

Will I protect my buddies

Will I kill a civilian

Please, God, reinforce my helmet

I will fight to protect my family

But, I really wish

I were home helping my Dad

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