Poem "Return Our Warriors"

[MillRatUSMC]

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Return Our Warriors by CPl Robert Cook USMC World War II

Its a great poem and the visuals done by another Marine, Frank Duffy are just what this poem was in need of.
I hope that you will enjoy reading this poem and the work done by Frank Duffy.

[mpellie]

Solemn Hero
Am I allowed to cry for you
my fallen comrad?
I run from your wound
but the bloods still fresh on my uniform
you reach out for me
but i ran away
they say its justified
Is your death justified
for the greater good?
Let him tell your mother that
she'll understand,won't she?
maybe she will
but I wont
forever your face will haunt my dreams
Now my brother for your death
your mother will recieve a flag
An insult trade for the child she lost?
I am now revered a hero
a solemn hero