This had written some time ago but I thought it had some worth. In a time in which we are focusing so much on areas while the real issues don't seem to be of concern. Yet there are some families from various countries that are still paying a large price with family members. The old saying is that you have to forget diplomacy and just win. I am not sure what that real answer is but I thought I would write this old writing of my own.
An army private second-class son from United States of America has a mother...
As all young men he did the things in which we all young men of his age do. And as well, like any son he had areas in which he enjoyed and areas in which he did not follow through. He never fit completely within the confines of ordinary kids. For he was one that was much different, special in the manner that where he was determined - those types that regardless of what they take on they go the full distance. Sports and areas that included basketball and areas that required strength was what this very fine young multi cultured young gent was all about from how I see it within my own thoughts from a few pictures in which I received. He loved life and was a very warm person to be around, although I don't know him. But some may have looked up to him as he not only a very strong one, for he was a warm and good will one as well.
For the person out there that's "mom", I thought over for a few days on what I would write, or if I would do something different and after seeing several of his pictures and what he has done for his country and as well for the betterment of his own self and society, I thought I would do a spontaneous write. I am not sure if he see's the Internet, and I don't know him. Meanwhile "mom" is worrying daily and I thought that I would find that time in which do write something that may have ...something...
This one is for a mother of a son within the United States. He excelled in everything he did and I am sure he will excel with what he is set out to do for the sake of peace, I know mom does not want him there in harms way, but it was his own choice and he will be back with so many good stories to tell you that will far outweigh the bad with the fanatics that are relentless. Such is within the sword of war. I am sure he will gain an understanding of the people of Iraq, and make many life long friends. But he will return back and then go beyond what you know as this boy certainly does stand out and has a glow!
~ The Oath ~
Like a blade of a sword I am into this flame
Fire bright lights right into the nights I take
And I accept it fear not I swear I ride for thee
Your power your love I trust it rides with me
As mine does with and for you
As your son I am and ever shall I be
I promise you that I gave my word
But my heart is with you for freedom of not one but all
There’s no turning back
But I will be back I will be back for thee
~jgs
I am a mother, Jack, and this oath you have written is just so touching. People sometimes forget how poignant it is for a mother to be thought of by the child she has nurtured since birth.
ReplyDeleteI have written poems for my children (including the one who died at birth), but I know I would cry if they wrote something for me --- of the kind you wrote.
This poem has a patriotic note to it, but I am sure you had your mother as an inspiration when you wrote this.
Jean at the time it was something that I did know the mother and I ponder where he is now. I wrote it as there is two reasons. There are great people that are making a sacrifice for freedom. The other is that I feel that was we wish as a democracy - is something that is twisted and torn by way of how right now within United States (generally) and how it is so surprising that people would get into this whole area where they are looking at people to see what is wrong with them - what they can dig up on them - rather than the true, and real issues at hand.
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful Jack.
ReplyDeleteThis mother has a lot to be proud of. These young men have courage. It is easy to forget about the families they leave behind to accomplish their duties. Your poem is beautiful and a message of hope.
ReplyDeleteBack at two years ago I did know a mother that had a son and I knew here only by way of a old group I had and she I decided back then to do something for her. Apparently she printed it off and sent it to him. I don't know where he is now but it's a real picture that I would come back to and do something with in an artistic manner.
ReplyDeleteYes but they say don't mix politics and religion so I am not going to go this route but I think that all this mumbo jumbo with politics right now is truly something that I find to be very sad. The reason is that there are people as such from so many countries dying and here we have millions being spent on political propaganda. Regardless it is what it is.
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