For The Troops Around the World
9:05PM on October 06, 2008
Tonight Made A Phone Call
Tonight I made a phone call.
One I just could not put off.
It was a very hard thing to do.
I promised to do it no matter what the cost.
I had alot of things to say.
I needed to keep my head clear.
I would only have a few moments,
To carry him through the next year.
I had kept myself busy throughout most of the day.
I tried to stay cheerful as I watched my three kids play.
My mind was filled with worry.
What was I going to say?
The seconds felt like hours.
The hours felt like years.
Nervously I watched the clock.
The time to call drew near.
My palms were all sweaty.
My throat dry as bone.
I slowly dialed the number.
I put my ear up to the phone.
It rang once and rang again.
I prayed dear God let him be in.
I heard someone pick up the line.
I knew it was that brother of mine.
All the words I wanted to say.
They left my head, just flew away.
I had to concentrate and really try.
If I didn't, I knew I'd cry.
Little brother, as soon as I heard your voice.
I could not seem to find my words of choice.
I love you and I miss you.
That was the best that I could do.
I struggled with my fears and emotions.
I promised I wouldn't cry.
I knew it would be hard when it came time to say goodbye.
As soon as I said it tears welled up in my eyes.
Tonight I made a phone call.
One I wish I never had to make.
To my little brother.
He leaves tomorrow at daybreak.
He will join the fight for freedom.
He stands beside the soldiers already there.
In Iraq, on the desert sands.
Little brother, please take care.
I wrote this soon after I found out that my brother was in Iraq. He joined the Marine Corps just after graduation and served our country. I found out he was over seas about a month after I had my first child and called to share the news. Now he is home and is so different than when he left, I almost don't know him anymore.
So to everyone I say this. Remember the men and women that serve their respective countries. They see things that make up our worst nightmares and live with the horror til their last breath. They protect us and love us with their lives, so the least we could do is show our support and love them in return regardless of our personal feelings toward government and such. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AROUND THE WORLD!!!!!
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