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An Angel at my side

I lay on this gurney and I don’t know where I am

I feel weak and sick to my stomach

Then voice in my head said “Johnny you’re in Vietnam”

All of a sudden it comes back to me

There was an explosion from the bomb

A piece of hot metal stuck inside of me

My stomach wouldn’t stop bleeding 

And the Medic held my hand

I dreamed God sent a big bird from the sky

And the bird lifted me to the Heavens

Where for that moment I felt safe

Even though I silently cried

The next moment I awoke in a tent

I heard the screams of Soldiers everywhere

And I knew right then and there I was in hell

I saw a bright light come to me

I heard Death's bell

Ring loud and clear

I thought I saw an Angel

Standing next to me

The blood in my belly

Never stopped bleeding

And the screams grew louder

The Angel held me in her arms

She told me I was going home

She kissed me gently on my forehead

And whispered in my ear,

"Johnny say goodbye to Vietnam,

Your job is done here!

You fought braver

Then any Soldier I know

It’s time for you to go home."

Just then I saw my Mother and my Dad

Standing by the light

The Angel closed my eyes and held me tighter

And the light around me grew dimmer

And the Soldiers screams faded away

I asked the Angel what was her name

She replied, "I am Nurse Jane."

At that moment I heard the bugle play

It was playing Taps for me

I saw the Ghost of my Brothers

They were standing at attention

Welcoming me home;

That night I died in an Angels arms

But I did not die alone.

Written by:

Ruby Alexandra Beloz

ã07/09/02

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