A Soldier Is Home
A soldier went home today-
While fighting freedom's fight.
His soul, it flew to Heaven's shore-
He marched into God's light.
His death touched me profoundly!
For other heart's can't see....
This was my son, who went home today.
He carried with him, a part of me.
Numb. I crawl through the memories-
Tears of pain fall from mine eyes.
My heart hears his voice, and can see his smile!
No death can't break these ties.
A soldier went home today.
Freedom's victory, his soul hath won!
I will never be the same.
I miss my precious son.
I do not claim to understand-
Why my boy had to be taken.
This pain, no words can describe-
My foundation has been shaken.
I remember all his hopes and dreams!
I remember sweet moments that we shared.
I remember his stance, and that look in his eyes!
Ah, I remember how much he cared.
A soldier went home today....
Yet the earth is spinning still.
My loving, handsome son is gone.
In my soul, I quietly kneel.
For in my life I had a man of honor-
A son to cherish and adore.
He is now home, and waiting for me-
At Heaven's pearl laden door!
I know that he is safe at last-
God knew his work here, it was done.
I shall rest knowing, a soldier is now home.....
This precious man I call my son.
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BEAUTIFUL, POWERFUL, with a resounding sadness conveyed through truly amazing phrasing...... the timing with which you delivered this is also stellar......I read this aloud and it flows with such eloquence that it comes trippingly off the tongue!!....... The way you portrayed the bond between mother and son ~ and the pride portrayed for his chosen path in life is just so compelling I cannot say how moved I felt as I read through........ you should be VERY proud of this write PAULA!!...... it is very well crafted poetry that moves the heart!!.......ALL STARS......PINNED........LOVE THIS!!........ your cyber-friend and admirer.......T xo. ?
Thanks bunches Tony. I have written many about our Marines and our soldiers. They are truly warriors of my heart. I appreciate them so much. The men and women who serve our country deserve our respect, love and support! So do military families. Oh the sacrifices they make as well. I have written many poems in regard to these beautiful individuals. I am pleased you were moved Tony! Have a blessed evening!
Hey Lady! I appreciate your comments. Thank you. This was a difficult one to write. America owes much to her Marines and soldiers. We truly do. Thanks for coming by.....Take care.
Hi Paula A beautiful but sad write
I had tears reading,
I don`t know if this is personal to you
if it is i am sorry for your loss.
if not much respect for a poem
showing a mothers loss of her soldier son
who passed fighting for his country
A Great write
Best wishes Debs
Debs, please accept my apology, Rose just called my attention, very nicely, to my mistake, on getting the names mixed up....I hate that I did that. So sorry. I need to go back to bed maybe! LOL or perhaps a steaming cup of coffee!? I promise to be more careful on this.
Thank you Rose. I come from strong military family....both sides of my family tree. I was a former military wife. I am grateful to them always and to all our military members, who serve our wonderful country and help to keep us safe and free. My children have served as well, yes. However, I wrote this poem for a mother whose son would not be coming back through the doorway to her....he was a wonderful young man. She in much pain. It is hard to speak at all, in times like this, sometimes poetry says it much better than anything my lips could say. My son was deployed overseas in the war at this time.
It was not his first nor last deployment. I am thankful he was able to come back to us. My heart aches deeply for those whose loved ones haven't made it back.
You are a very talented writer Paula....I had tears in my eyes when I read this...I had to read it twice...a very emotional piece....It makes my heart bleed for mothers who have lost their sons like that.. Thanks for sharing.
P.S. The above comment was dropped by Debs not Rose...I'm glad my name "sneaked" into your reply...(lol)...just kidding
Thank you Rose for your kindness....and for correcting me. I have messed up on three names in two days! I apologize to all of you! So sorry.
Hello Paula,
A poem, birth passionately from a pen guided solely, by the love and light, which continuously burn, from one mothers concerned heart, to the heart and soul of another. I am prior military as well,(the Army) and really am sorry, for her most tragic lost and no mere words can explain how she must feel each waking day, after such a traumatic injury to not only her heart but deep within her soul, for ever to be. Her loss has been evident to this world a hero has now left us but to exit the one door, that held the knowledge of his fate, it in-turn allowed the other to open, the one which contained the room which was prepared for him in heaven..Although this poem,(placed by you in her honor), was beyond the insertion of mere words and i can easily say, "you spoke the words, (through your eloquently delivered poem), that her broken heart finds hard, having to believe, what once was a strong possibility, has now,(sadly), come to pass,(the loss of her cherished son)....Beautiful words, care and love rendered, when so much of her love,(her son), has now been surrendered, to the hands of his father,(God) up above but now he'll help prepare her places, when she too, is ready to follow him home...Beautifully written....
God bless him and her,
Jim
Ah Jim, thanks so much. Your words, even in a message are beautifully written, if I may say. She(this mother in my poem) has moved forward, but I know, still aches deep within. Thank you for your kind words. I have written many poems in regard to our military. I want to let you know, I appreciate your military service as well. Thank you. Have a wonderful evening........Paula
You are so welcome Paula but the thanks belong in your corner, for having such respect and compassion for the vicarious duties and situations, young men and women,(such as your son and hers), are placed in with the possibilities, of never to return home again...You being a military mom have experienced, (i am sure), many nights of worry and concern for your son, whom by the way, i share your appreciations, that he made it back home, safe and sound and if he is still a part of the military, i hope he never again, needs to be deployed ever again...Take Care Paula and it is you, without a shadow of a doubt (whom) with poems of caliber such as this), has your readers setting back enjoying each word you intricately and meticulously has placed in proper order and on your poetic canvass ...Love the read my friend, of such a devoted writer...And thank for the military respect you so polite have shown.....Jim
Your welcome Jim....Hugs. Paula