Friday, July 20, 2012

A Picture Of Friendship



You showed me a picture of your son and his two friends,
all soldiers involved in a foreign war,
their faces were pressed against each other
as they posed for the camera.

From their smiles it is easy to imagine their friendship
how your house filled with laughter and rough housing,
your grocery bill higher than normal.

Their bond built from days in the battle zone
in extreme conditions where they built trust
and a lasting friendship, torn apart by enemy gunfire.

One of the three dead, now buried in Utah
what a waste of life and human potential
a sacrifice made for the American people.

All the tears shed does not stop the dread
when your son and his friend sign-up for another
tour of duty in their need to continue the fight for freedom. 

May you rest in Peace Chris.

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