Once Upon a Time
When I thought the world was all mine
So many opportunities in front of me
What would I grow up to be
A doctor, a lawyer, a farmer, a fast-food worker
Off to college I went to find my order
Enjoyed the time I spent at school
Often times getting drunker than a fool
I knew after a while that this was not for me
So I knew then what I would become
For my lifes outcome
The course that I chose as I grew older
Was for me to become a soldier
Upon a dream I wait
Voices in my head drive my doubt
Telling me it will never happen
Why do you believe you deserve this outcome
Trying to push them out
Anxiety takes hold
I try to stay bold
My heart says all will be as willed
Upon peace it shall be filled
Agonizing over the ticking of the clock
Pushing against a giant rock
Knowing that God is at work
Upon his path I shall wait
Not easy to stand still within the storm
Praying that word shall come down soon
Waiting like a cowboy for high noon
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What do you do when time stands still
Unsure of the steps that will take you forward
Not wanting to take any back
Caught in the middle of a wasteland
Anxiousness can be overbearing
Wanting to move ahead
Time however moves onward like molasses
Patience is a virtue they say
Wishing I could stay patient awaiting the next day
So Lord I wait upon your word
To send me unto the path designed by your hand for me
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A day when many knew they would die, but they went anyways. They did because the believed what they were fighting for was a cause greater than themselves. This is why we call them the “Greatest Generation”. God Bless them all.
Darkness as black as coal
Stars shimmer as the only light
A lonely outpost in the vast mountains
All around the enemy lurks in the dark
Plotting and planning to kill and destroy
Inside thoughts are thousands of miles away
Restless sleep as dreams of loved ones abound
Thinking of a wife, child or parents back home
Fear is a feeling that they hold down deep
Brothers in arms they must trust each other to survive
While outside the enemy plots to lay waste to their lives
A flash of light, an explosion rocks the night
Gunfire, rockets, bombs all around
The thoughts of country and home go away
Only thing that matters now is your brother on your left and right
The enemy comes wave after wave
Those dreams of home drift so far away
Seconds become minutes, minutes become hours
Fear and adrenaline rush through their veins
Explosions and shots all around
The fight for survival rules this ground
Silent prayers to God abound
Lord keep me safe and let me see my loved ones again
The enemy comes closer and closer, rage and hate in their hearts
The battle goes on through the night
Waiting for the vestiges of first light
Men cry out in anguish and pain
Unknown who will live and who will die
Loved ones back home awake from their dreams
Feeling an anguish at the gasp of a last breathe
Hearts once attached awake
Broken apart sensing their loss
Tears fall and bodies give out knowing their soldiers light has gone out.
Re-posted in honor of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in duty to their country and the families who have dealt with that sacrifice. May God bring you peace.
Remembrance to all who have fallen in duty to our country on this Memorial Day.
They say a journey always starts with a first step
Often when I take that step I trip over my feet
So I fall flat on my face
Instead of feeling sorry for myself what do I do
I pick myself up again and wait for that next journey
Hopefully this time I don’t trip
Wish me luck and pray that I don’t fall and get a fat lip.
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When do you realize it is time to settle
Taking your foot off the peddle
Deciding that it’s time to step back
When you are young you look forward to what comes next
Always pushing yourself to reach a higher level
Moving on from one opportunity to another
When is it time to realize those opportunities are dwindling
Time waits for no man they say
So when will I know that day
Taking that one last attempt
To continue a career that you love
So much says it is time to quit
Enjoy what you have done and stop doing it
Move onto the next stage of your life
Your body is full of aches and pains
Mind not as sharp, but still there most of the time
I am a soldier that is what I have known for over twenty-one years
Not done in my heart or in my head
A few good years left inside this old soul
Proving again to myself of my worth
What happens to old soldiers when it is time to go
As it was once said
Old soldiers never die, they just fade away
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This is one of the ones we use to sing as we ran. So if you have any other you would like to hear let me know. HooWah….
When I first joined the Army, the most amazing thing I remember was hearing formations going by singing cadence. Here we were around 130 brand new recruits and we sounded so weak, and along comes this other unit and it was just a roar. I was amazed that something could sound so loud and so powerful at the same time. Cadence is sung to keep us in step, we have different types from marching to running. Some of the ones we use to sing were a little colorful. My wife hates when I still sometimes catch myself singing cadence. So I just want to share a few different ones with you. Hope you enjoy them. It is hard to get the full feeling of one unless you are there live to hear it. For those of you that have served, what were some of your favorite ones. I always liked the Airborne Ranger ones and yellowbird was one also. So we go.
We got to spend the day here right before we headed overseas to Iraq. It was what the military calls Unit MWR time or Mandatory Fun Day. It was hot, but it wasn’t that bad. Of course I didn’t have a swimsuit. I was getting ready to head overseas, forgot to pack one.
A Soldier's Walk 