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In 12 weeks

Contributed by Avila on Monday, 7th June 2004 @ 10:19:49 PM in AEST
Topic: war



I hold my breath co’s I’m not ready,
But I know my life’s not steady.
Will I manage ?
When I take “the challenge”?
Do I fit the measure?
Can I take their pressure?
Will I stand still to a harsh tone?
Will I feel alone?
Can you call me on the phone,
So you can let your love be known.
Will I feel the scare,
Knowing you’re not there?,
Leaving your protection,
Heading in a cold direction.
Am I fit for this?
I’ll leave you one last kiss.
I will be what they mold me to be,
Will he trust in me?
Will I be responsible for his life?
His new born baby&his wife?
Trained to kill,
For the Montgomery G.I bill.
Just a couple days,
Will be enough to shape my ways.
Time will strip the fakes,
When one by one they fall to break.
Will I lose control and shout,
What happens if I want out?
Should I sit and doubt?
A never ending fight,
What will get me through the sleepless night,
The 3am early mile runs,
& the beating of the drums?
Will I crumble?
When I slip & stumble.
Hot days will turn to night,
With no one there to hold me tight.
Fastened to the ground,
I’ll listen to the sound.
Will fear drive my feet?
Will these legs give in to defeat?
When I go through different stages,
Can I make it through the changes?
What happens when the man next to me is dead,
Blood everywhere with a bullet in his head.
Am I ready?,
Will this really make my life feel steady?
Could I shoot a boy,
Who was brought up to use this gun as his favorite toy?
Will I have time to make hard choices,
Can I stand their angry voices?
Will I come back sane,
Will my friends remember my name?
Should I leave it all to fate,
Will they look at me with hate?
Will help arrive too late?
Will I be left behind,
Will the fear devour me inside?
Will I have a feeling left in me,
Will I turn out to be someone they would like to be?
When it’s all said and done and the last one falls,
Will I stand tall?
Am I ready for their challenge?
Do you think that I can manage?
Do you think my life is steady,
Mom, do you think your girl is ready?






Copyright © Avila ... [ 2004-06-07 22:19:49]
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Re: In 12 weeks (User Rating: 1 )
by Jenni_K on Monday, 7th June 2004 @ 11:14:13 PM AEST
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Really potent questions... I can't begin to imagine how you must feel.
Good write...
Jenni


Re: In 12 weeks (User Rating: 1 )
by Former_Member on Tuesday, 8th June 2004 @ 04:28:08 AM AEST
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An excellent poem. I found your questions most pertinent and asked with deep-seated sincerity. I think your mother, upon reading this, would believe that you're as ready as you could ever be.

Just do her and me a favour and don't go to Iraq.

Great write.
Thanks for sharing it.


Re: In 12 weeks (User Rating: 1 )
by DJ_The_Young_Grasshopper on Tuesday, 8th June 2004 @ 12:16:51 PM AEST
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I don't think she's got a choice in the matter, Neptune. Anyway, it's easier than you think. It's not like Full Metal Jacket anymore:).


Re: In 12 weeks (User Rating: 1 )
by Calista on Thursday, 10th June 2004 @ 07:28:29 PM AEST
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You have a unique talent for writing in questions that are serious and thought provoking, while using the words in a way I have never seen before. Stunning write, it is full of lines I'd like to quote. Good luck and stay safe.
A friend,
Calista




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