*Dedicated to all the fallen soldiers in Iraq*



I stare up at the bright stars, lying on my back

My mind filled with confusion, I don’t remember the attack

I hear screams of horror and orders being shouted

I knew the risk that came with the job, the odds I truly doubted

I try to raise my head, but weakness overtakes me

A medic kneels down at my side, now I see all the debris

It must have been a road side bomb, such a horrible scene

The medic looks so panicked as he shoots me with morphine

A Chaplin takes his place and kneels down right beside me

I hear him start to say a prayer, his voice is quickly muffled

They put me on a gurney, to the bird I’m quickly shuffled

I feel so light up in air; I’m staring down at my body

I hardly recognize myself; I stare at myself so oddly

I have no limbs attached, and then a voice inside my head

Says come home son, your time has come, I’m sorry to say you’re dead

I turn around to see from where the sweet soft voice is heard

I see an Angel, hand held out, this is not what I preferred

She takes me up to heaven; peace and freedom fills my soul

I sacrificed my life for peace, before my eyes it all unfolds

I see the pearly gates ahead; the streets are made of gold






© Copyright 2008 Den Wedding. All Rights Reserved

That was absolutely Beautiful

Thank you very, coming from you that is quite the compliment!

Wow that was amazing,kinda brought you right there,made me alittle teary eyed.Very nice write..God bless each and every one

Thank you very much! You let me know I hit exactly the target I wanted to, to show a glimpse from a first person perspective. Thanks a ton!!!

Thank-you for posting, that brought a tear to my eye..I'm Army and my fiance is Army , he is an Infantryman going back to Iraq in September for his second tour of duty...

bump this up again for more to read

You are very VERY welcome. I wish the both of you God's speed and ask that all who read this say a prayer for the both of you. Thank you for serving, I did so myself and know what dedication it requires.

Thank you, I'm honored you would bump this for others to read

one of the hardest things in poetry is to true "pass on" to the reader... that feeling of first person, of having been there, and having to be there while reading it...
You captured this poem magnificently...
And I don't mind saying so at all...

With Equescent thoughts... (from a poem that caused admiration)
FroznChild

Thank you, you're right it is very hard to accomplish, but I was thrilled to see that others got what I trying to do. Really appreciate it.

This oem sent chill throughout my entire body, and I began to shed the tears

Thank you for sharing...

Truly my please. Thank you for your nice remarks

~Den

This is one of your Best. You truly have a gift.

Thank you very much, usually that sentence is ended with a gift of gab, but I like your reply better

~Den

Excellent write. Definately struck it's mark within me.

Glad it did bud, appreciate the compliment!

~Den

Wow Den... you really got the remarks on this one...
again, great write.

Thank you FC, I appreciate it a lot!


~Den