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Red, White, and Blue

Shipped away
To save the day
Not sure where they're sending me

Look left, look right
I'll have my brothers' back tonight

Jumping into darkness
All we see is black
The enemy thinking it's time to attack

Take me back to your face
I want out of this place.

The blood, the sweat, the tears
It'll all be worth it when we leave here
I'm coming back to you

Style / type: 
Free verse
Review Request (Intensity): 
I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Review Request (Direction): 
How does this theme appeal to you?
Last few words: 
I am a big supporter of my country's military. A lot of my poetry pertains to the US military. Please be respectful towards that.
Editing stage: 
Content level: 
Not Explicit Content

Comments

I love this it's interesting, it carries the whole feel of leaving for war and the hope of coming home... It a nice one

Oriii

Appealing theme, Emily. I agree, the military give their lives for us. Your poem is a nice tribute to them. Title, content and spacing all good.
Tx for sharing, Gracy

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