If I ever go to war...
If I ever go to war Mom,
Please don't be afraid.
There are some things I must do,
There are some things I must do,
To keep the promise that I made.
I'm sure there will be some heartache,
I'm sure there will be some heartache,
And I know that you'll cry tears,
But your son is a Soldier now, Mom,
But your son is a Soldier now, Mom,
There is nothing you should fear.
If I ever go to war Dad,
I know that you'll be strong.
But you won't have to worry,
But you won't have to worry,
Cause you taught me right from wrong.
You kept me firmly on the ground,
You kept me firmly on the ground,
yet still taught me how to fly.
Your son is a Soldier now Dad,
Your son is a Soldier now Dad,
I love you Hooah, Even if I die.
If I ever go to war Bro,
There are some things I want to say.
You've always had my back,
You've always had my back,
and I know it's my time to repay.
You'll always be my daybreak,
You'll always be my daybreak,
through all of life's dark clouds,
Your brother is a Soldier now, Bro,
Your brother is a Soldier now, Bro,
I promise I'll make you proud.
If I ever go to war Sis,
don't you worry bout me,
I always looked out for you,
I always looked out for you,
but I can't do that anymore,
Cause I'm a big bro to all in America.
I love you so much and you know that,
Cause I'm a big bro to all in America.
I love you so much and you know that,
Your brothers a soldier now Sis,
So wipe your eyes, I'll be fine even if I die.
So wipe your eyes, I'll be fine even if I die.
If I ever go to war my Friends,
We'll never be apart,
Though we may not meet again,
Though we may not meet again,
I'll hold you in my heart.
Remember all the times we had,
Remember all the times we had,
Don't let your memories cease,
Your friend is a Soldier now, Dear Friend,
Your friend is a Soldier now, Dear Friend,
And I'll die to bring you peace.
And when I go to heaven,
And see that pearly gate,
I'll gladly decline entrance,
I'll gladly decline entrance,
Then stand my post and wait.
I'm sorry Sir I can't come in,
I'm sorry Sir I can't come in,
I'm sort of in a bind,
You see I'm still a Soldier Sir,
You see I'm still a Soldier Sir,
So I can't leave them behind.
By PFC Jonathan W. Guffey Alpha Company
101st Airborne 2/506th Infantry Air Assault Iraq 2006
10 July 2006
23 comments:
What a touching poem. You've got me crying now!
We have many talanted young people serving our country. Yet they chose to serve.
touching and powerful...we have so much to be grateful for...
That was great.
Thanks I needed to read that. If you don't mind I am going to post it on my facebook page. Oh and by the way I ordered my book last night.
I was crying because of my letter now crying because of this!
Let the tears flow!!
Hallie :)
Where was the tissue alert. Oh wow. That was totally HOOAH!!!!
Thanks for posting this, If you do not mind I would like to print this and add it to Chris' scrapbook.
Have a great Wednesday,
aam
powerful stuff.
mari...as soon as I happened upon these words, I knew I had to share them!
coffeypot...truly, we are a blessed nation!
jojo...thank you so very much for taking the time to read these words.
usa admiral...your visits are always deeply appreciated.
sarge...I thank you for stopping by!
citizen soldier...please post it! The more who read these words, the better! So glad you have the book on the way!!!
hallie...I know they are all happy tears, so it is all good!!!!
aam...you are correct, I should have posted a tissue alert! PLEASE use these words in Chris's scrapbook!!!
hammer...I totally agree with you! thanks for stopping by!
such a powerful posting.I can always depend on you to lift my spirts from a dark place.
mike...it's always good to have you stop by! Thank you for your kind words!
This was incredible.
Hat's off to this young man.
chuck...amazing young soldier, isn't he???
Aww AM,
such a powerful message to read. How blessed we are to be a country with men such as these.
Even if their words do make us cry...
ky...we love our mom tears!
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