The Soldier
8 October, 2011
Author: Mark Spencer
The soldier is a casualty
Of a sly enemy.
He fights the wars that others start,
To show his loyalty.
But he fights for politicians,
In fancy suits and ties.
Who eat sixteen dollar muffins,
While the brave soldier dies.
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Comments on this poem/writing:
| Meri (108.26.77.193) -- Saturday, October 8 2011, 07:01 pm True though. Great poem. |
| shiloh (74.67.103.47) -- Monday, October 10 2011, 04:33 am those guys must be eating at the restaurant at the bottom of the Watergate... they sell a cup of coffee there for eight bucks (at least they did back in the year that The Wall was dedicated... went there with a bunch of Vets and Gold Star Mothers... we checked the menu and left, figuring that fools and their money (probably our tax dollars) were soon parted at that place. |
| Terrie* (98.224.73.21) -- Monday, October 10 2011, 09:04 pm For our Brave Soldiers.. But ...That's a Politician for you.. Who else would have someone else do the sacificin'.. Great Message here!! Terrie |
| Bipedalguy (107.3.123.213) -- Friday, October 14 2011, 03:12 pm Check out "Public Servant" (Revised) It's about politicians. Great write, Mark. |
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