Heroes Return

[poetrob68]

The sacrifice you've made.
When the call came,
You answered without regard.
Or, hesitation.
You knew the danger.
Maybe you even disagreed.
However, you went anyway.
Because it was your duty.
Willing to lay it down for a distant land.
Full of those that appreciate you.
And those that want you out.
Many of your brothers have died.

Whether you come home among us,
Or are carried in a pine box,
Rest assured you gave it all.
Many appreciate your sacrifice.
You've left a valuable legacy.
Or, you return having matured as a person.
Always remember that day you volunteered.
Now, you've answered your greatest call.
Defending those that can't defend themselves.

When you return,
Whether it be off a plane,
Or, enter the pearly gates,
Your reward is assured.
Open arms and encouraging words.
Well done My son, enter your rest.
A heroe's return.

 

[Beena]

Fascinating! Your poem's nice, but I think the reward would be assured when getting off the plane but NOT at the Pearly Gates because no matter how much the world deludes themselves, every life is important in God's eyes and so defending many by killing some is not something to be rewarded.