Straight From the Heart......
...A soldier’s mom waits. A soldier’s family waits. The thoughts of my sister being deployed are horrifying. People say, “Aren’t you worried she won’t come back?”….I’ve pondered on this. I am to an extent. But at the same time, I’m not. I feel in my heart that my sister will stand tough over there and be back before ya know it….without a scrape. She’s a strong-willed person, with one hell of a family to come back to. (not bragging lol). It’s upsetting, but I keep good spirits about the situation. In my creative writing class, we were told to write a poem about regret, shame or loss. I chose to write about loss….through the eyes of a soldier’s family that waits. (Mainly Punkin’s) :
…5-4-5…
Twelve to eighteen
Twenty-two,
Two alive.
Bird family backwards
Kissing her parents,
Leaving,
She stays.
Love pulled so far,
Buses make tears,
Flocking to serve,
In land of fireworks.
Ink-penned hole,
in the heart
A signature of life,
Uncle Fear has her.
Woman of arms
Praying to stay alive,
Hooah,
Hooah,
…5-4-5…
Poohy, I dedicate this to you and all those soldiers with you!! My eyes are tearing up, but jus know my heart is smiling at you!! I miss you more than you know, and you will always be with me. I know this is probably going to make you and mom cry….and I’m sorry that it’s tough for you. Just know that in a few months you’ll be back sharing a smile with us, for soldiers….like we are for you!!
I love you!!
--Tay (Your Big Little Bro)