The War in Iraq

Everyone, this poem was written by Robert Vansickle after their camp was hit by mortors last Wednesday morning. They expect them to hit in the evenings not in the mornings. They lost 3 of their very good friends to the attack. This is his way of handling it. I didn't change anything in it, it's written exactly as he wrote it. (Joyce)



The War In Iraq

the war in iraq

this war in iraq that i serve

can often hit the slightest nerve

waking up at night to the sound

of a round soldier bound

a round not of the U.S

but that of iraqi cats

looking to gain back their ground

by hitting us with another round

days come and days go

but really hurts when u lose a brother oh so slow

one with whom u were so close

then lose all within this post

now i pray to my mother

my sister and my brother

pray for me to help my strength

to bring me home

to the meals i love to eat!

written by: spc vansickle