God Bless All Of Our Troops Serving?

Question

THE FINAL
INSPECTION
The Marine stood and faced God,

Which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining,

Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, Marine,

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 got just 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 fears

If you've a place for me here, Lord,

It needn't be so grand.

I never expected or had too much,

But if you don't, I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne,

Where the saints had often trod.

As the Marine waited quietly,

For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, you Marine,

You've borne your burdens well.

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,

You've done your time in Hell."

It's the Soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us the freedom of the press.

It's the Soldier, not the poet,
Who has given us the freedom of speech.

It's the Soldier, not the politicians
That ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

It's the Soldier who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag.

To my dear"itsjustme" I am the author of that, after, After many days of thought. A "Tribute" to out Troops" seemed like a fitting title. and to "Lily", it was not a "Question" my lillte " Einstein", it was a tribute to all of our forces fighting abroad, Nothing more, Nothing less. If you can not see that, perhaps you should be in the kindergarten section of "Yahoo-Answers" try to at least "Act" patriotic, please! Not only for me, But for the countless of thousand military wifves, children, and fighting men seving currently abroad. Thank you . Hope you all like this post, and God-Bless You All.

To my Dear "Itsjustme" I penned this myself in honor of our fighting-men. May God Be With Them All. I hope everyone likes it. I am not much of a poet, Just write what my heart feels you know? AND, to my dear "LILLY" obviously it is not a "Question" but mearly a "Tribute" to our fighting-forces abroad. No reason for youe sarcasim. I say these heart felt things through experience. God-Bless to you all. God Bless America, And Our Troops! 1st. Sgt., 7th Special Forces, (Ret.) Vietnam, "67"-"70"

To my Dear "Itsjustme" I penned this myself in honor of our fighting-men. May God Be With Them All. I hope everyone likes it. I am not much of a poet, Just write what my heart feels you know? AND, to my dear "LILLY" obviously it is not a "Question" but mearly a "Tribute" to our fighting-forces abroad. No reason for youe sarcasim. I say these heart felt things through experience. God-Bless to you all. God Bless America, And Our Troops! 1st. Sgt., 7th Special Forces, (Ret.) Vietnam, "67"-"70"

Answer 1

Thank you for posting that. It means alot to a great deal of us.

I'm very proud of my soldier and I'll always stand by him. It's an honor to be married to one of finest soldiers there is.

HooAh!!

Answer 2

I may not agree with this war but I will always salute those who step forward to answer the call because they are the true heroes who lay everything on the line to protect the rest of us....

But let's bring them home soon.....

Answer 3

I've seen this before, often substituing "Marine" for "Soldier", I get this forwarded to me on a cyclical basis.
Nevertheless, reading it again has brought a tear to my eyes because my husband is on his second year-long deployment to OIF.
Thank you for your support. It's good to know the entire country hasn't turned their backs on the lives we lead and the things we give up for their right to complain.

Answer 4

I thank God daily for the men and women who serve and have served my country! It's because of them that I am able to live my life the way I want!

Answer 5

That actually made me cry. Thank you for the reminder of how important our troops are. Very well put. Who wrote that?

Anyone who gives you a thumbs down for this should be ashamed of themselves.

Answer 6

I agree, God bless the troops.

Answer 7

our Heaven Father bless of those childrens of His who remember of their reason and purpose of why and who are they to life, fight and die for;
a kingdom are forte to defend their people,
which people are mend to protect their kingdom,
as the kingdom is where the place of peace.
where the reason of a soldier to fight is not for his or her kingdom but its for which is reside within; the people they care, and love.
and those are the childrens who'll truly be bless by our Heavenly Father.

Answer 8

haven't see this poem in a while.
GOOD BLESS ARE TROOPS and let them come back home safe.
i wish i was younger. i would be so proud to be a soldier.

Answer 9

Gob Bless, and Support our Troops. And Thank You to all who serve and have served.

Answer 10

Regardless of who commands our soldiers, they will always have my gratitude for serving my country.