A Soldier's Judgement from his God

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[Jeff Head]

A Soldier's Judgement from his God (My Title)

To all who serve, or love or care for those who do...

The soldier stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as brightly as his brass.

Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?

The soldier squared his shoulders
And said, No Lord, I guess I ain't
Because those of us who carry guns
Can't always be a saint

I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough;
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills just got too steep,

And I never passed a cry for help;
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fear.

If you've a place for me, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much;
But if you don't, I'll understand.

There was silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets;
You've done your time in Hell.

[Eaker]

Thanks for the ping big guy!!!

You are aces in my book!

[Eaker]

I am so impressed with the "lost" generation.

Please let your nephew know that all of the real Americans are behind him and thank him.

Heroes

[U S Army EOD]

Just wanted to show you the new tag line. Good post.

Here's to me in my drunken mood when I gamble sin and drink
And here's to me in my sober mode, when sit ponder and think
When my EOD days are over and from this world I pass
I hope they bury me upside down so the world can kiss my --

[Squantos]

Excellant........You Stay Safe on Turkey Day !!

[yhwhsman]

We couldn't figure out who wrote it or where it came from.

Jeff, I originally received this poem in a newsletter dedicated to the Marines (from www.grunt.com). The title given in the newsletter was "The Final Judgement", and said the author is unkown.

BTW, it's an awesome newsletter, everyone should sign up for it.

[Valin]

I hope they bury me upside down so the world can kiss my --

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< /really REALLY world-class dumber than a rock> "-)

[Valin]

You too!

[U S Army EOD]

Thank you.

[U S Army EOD]

In fact why don't you just be the first.

[Eaker]

Great Tag Line!

[concerned about politics]

"There is no greater love than for one man to give his life to save another."

"Blessed are those who work tward peace."

[Lurker]

Great site. Thanks for putting it up.

L

[Alamo-Girl]

Bump!

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for posting this!

[radu]

Beautiful, indeed. A very touching poem.

[Valin]

REALLY!!! First in line? OH WOW man, words cannot express how moved I am.

Mom would be so proud.

[U S Army EOD]

Any time I can help, count on it.

[Valin]

:-)
Have a good Thanksgiving!

[Tribune7]

ping

[U S Army EOD]

You too, check out the Freeper Foxhole on the 31st RCT for some more of my writings.