Thread: A poem for the military

Originally Posted by Mohan

Ahh Tankie nice one did you write this!

No Mohan , i got it sent by a good mate , i thought it was good so coppied and pasted , reminds people of the sacrifices being made ,

Originally Posted by tankie

A Prayer chain for our Military


Let's not forget that FREEDOM is not free….



THE FINAL INSPECTION

The soldier stood and faced God, which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass.

'Step forward now, you soldier, how shall I deal with you ?
Have you always turned the other cheek? to My Church have you been true?'

The soldier squared his shoulders and said, 'No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns, can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent, because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny, that wasn't mine to keep....
Though I worked a lot of overtime, when the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place, among the people here.
They never wanted me around, except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much, but if you don't, I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne, where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly, for the judgment of his God.

'Step forward now, you soldier, you've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, you've done your time in Hell.

What a lovely poem Tankie!

I sent it to my cousin (hes a squaddie), and he loved it! (he thinks I wrote it for him - Ill let him think that for a wee bit before I come clean!)


Really like this line

And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.

Originally Posted by zara

What a lovely poem Tankie!

I sent it to my cousin (hes a squaddie), and he loved it! (he thinks I wrote it for him - Ill let him think that for a wee bit before I come clean!)


Really like this line

And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.

And that line is true of most SOLDIERS if they are truthful zara ,but i wont tell ya cousin if you dont want ,which theatre is he in ? have you been walkabout Baghdad yet ?

Originally Posted by tankie

And that line is true of most SOLDIERS if they are truthful zara ,but i wont tell ya cousin if you dont want ,which theatre is he in ? have you been walkabout Baghdad yet ?

Hes in afghanistan the poor sole. Dont quite know why but hes working for the Italiens in Herat (hes in the British army)

Naw the Iraq thing was a silly idea - the embassy said id have to pay for a military escourt (was about £5K or so!)

Im still going to Iran with work in Feb, was thinking about visiting Erbil in North Iraq - apparently its quite safe, but not sure yet.

Great poem Eric,thanks for posting it.

Squaddies not an offensive word is it?

Originally Posted by zara

Squaddies not an offensive word is it?

not at all , stay safe in I RAN

Originally Posted by Shamus

Great poem Eric,thanks for posting it.

Originally Posted by tankie

Originally Posted by zara

What a lovely poem Tankie!

I sent it to my cousin (hes a squaddie), and he loved it! (he thinks I wrote it for him - Ill let him think that for a wee bit before I come clean!)


Really like this line

And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.

And that line is true of most SOLDIERS if they are truthful zara ,

Usually after being fleeced by Tankie.

Great one Eric.
Don't they require an army up there in heaven to protect them from demons?

Originally Posted by Deltacamelately

Great one Eric.
Don't they require an army up there in heaven to protect them from demons?

Thats not nice Mjr , the Col ,is not a demon )

Originally Posted by tankie

Thats not nice Mjr , the Col ,is not a demon )

Eric,
I have to agree that your guesses are ALWAYS ACCURATE.

Originally Posted by Deltacamelately

Eric,
I have to agree that your guesses are ALWAYS ACCURATE.

In fact Mjr , the same could be said about all the admin )