Soldier Friend by David Garnerafter decades
we become
reacquainted
a good thing
about
facebook
friend in Iraq
I've known since
middle school
sleepless
many nights
it seems
I see him
online
at 3:30 a.m. his time
some nights
I avoid
sending him an instant message
I'd rather
him
sleep
worried
about his
awareness during the day
worried
about
a sneak attack or something like that
he tells
me he needs
a care package
and to
surprise
him
with
the box's
contents
he tells
me he
definitely needs
baby
wipes
though
I can
do that
for him
I just
wish I
could
send
him
sleep
or
better
yet
peace
of
mind
he tells
me to
pray
extra
heavy
this week
that of
course
worries me
what
is going
on
that
he can't
tell
where
is
his key to some peace
what
is the door
which locks it
how can
I help
him find it
my new
old friend
in Iraq
needs
extra prayers
this week 04/15/2009 Posted on 04/15/2009 Copyright © 2024 David Garner
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