A PURELY PERSONAL OBSERVATION

[for everyone to read]

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I think I'm in love

with the American Vet;

the one from the past,

and one who hasn't

seen battle yet~~

I wonder why

in all of my travels

I still haven't met

that "one" special someone,

my American Vet.

[I don't count the Airman

who fathered my son;

or my son who's a soldier,

the very best one]

I have a hard time

with folks "face to face"

Perhaps I have walls up

[what a disgrace].

I'd like to get married

one fine summer day.......

So, hey, are you out there?

Must I watch what I say?

Will you smooth out my scars

as I would for you?

Will you sooth all my fears

when my nightmare comes back

and I wake up in tears?

Maybe a veteran could understand

why I'm afraid, altho I seem brave,

why I take pen in hand

and write for all those I'd like to save.

I think I was wounded

somewhere along Life's way.

If my scars are "in,

and your scars are "out"

Well, isn't loving someone

what healing's about?

I'm not really looking, but

maybe you'll find me.

And if I seem lost

I hope you'll remind me........

that I wanted to meet you

that I need to be loved

that I have love to give.....

that I'll care for you all,

as long as I live.

© Christina 4-07-2005