Poem: What Price Pride?
It's not a noble thing for which I wield my gun.
It's not my duty to make my land number one.
I'm not a servant, I am not my country's son!
I stand in front - ready - 'cause I must get 'er done.
I buzz my hair and snap salute to hold my gun.
It's not about me, sir! Identity? I've none.
I'm not the point. Ego won't get the battle won!
I wield my willing hand 'cause I must get 'er done.
I hold the glory that it is to use my gun.
I rush headlong - headstrong! - into the rising sun.
I live my destiny. The battle has begun!
I live and serve to fight 'cause I must get 'er done.
I did not know the power of the other's gun.
I see myself below me - one shot through the lung.
I sought to fulfill my mission. I was so young!
I lived and died to mean something! And now I'm done.
Published by Stanley W. Shura
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Post a Commentwar makes me sad!!!!! however, this was a really good poem!
Thank you! No, I have never served in the armed forces. I just tried to "take myself to a place" to try and understand the psychology and mindset of an eager young soldier.
-stan
Excellent poem. Have you been in battle? I have not read your CP page yet.