We slowly grow apathetic
As we are bombarded by war and violence
Everywhere we look
It is in everything we read
Everything we watch
Everything we hear
Our minds grow cold and numb
Seeking an escape from reality
We get caught up on the politics
And bashing our president
And forget the face of the soldier
You know....the ones...."over there"
A place where many think we should not be
A place where many want to leave
Yet some stay
Faceless, nameless, serving
Sacrificing the ultimate
They do not question the need for their service
They do not question the politics
They do not question the president
They do not question the motives
They serve
Protecting us, protecting countless others
With little to no thanks
With few tears shed
Because they remain faceless
So I will give you a face of a faceless soldier
One I hope you never forget
As the news broadcast is silenced in your background
As you ignore the newspaper articles
As you continue to seek an escape and pretend
None of this exists
My hope ...is you will never forget
Those who have served, those who continue to serve, and those who have yet to serve.
WARNING: GRAPHIC PHOTO
FACELESSOLDIER
Copyright ©2007 Melinda A. Napoletano
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1 comment:
Good evening, think this way of showing your poem and also the warning of the graphic photo is a much better layout.
Also watched that stupid ass video on Noah's blog. Apparently this Steven was more worried about getting to his interview, and saying he would be back for more questions and to sign books. There you got it, he's interested in getting money from this whole thing. Poor taste on their part, very poor taste.
Patricia from the TV show Raymond has a lot better video at You Tube then this one was. More later. Love you
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