I have seen
by
John Lowe
I have seen the sun set in the frozen valleys of Bosnia.
I have seen it rise in the burning dunes of Iraq.
I have held a new born child as it breaths its first breaths of life.
I have held a dying soldier as he breathed his last.
I have tried to give life and I have taken it.
I have felt the seething anger deep inside.
I have lost love and cried.
Do these actions make me a God or a devil?
On my judgment day I will revel.
Because then the truth will be known.
And maybe just maybe I will finally find a home.
I have seen it rise in the burning dunes of Iraq.
I have held a new born child as it breaths its first breaths of life.
I have held a dying soldier as he breathed his last.
I have tried to give life and I have taken it.
I have felt the seething anger deep inside.
I have lost love and cried.
Do these actions make me a God or a devil?
On my judgment day I will revel.
Because then the truth will be known.
And maybe just maybe I will finally find a home.
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Poetry.com 4.9 out of 5 based on 224 votes.
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Deep thoughts.. Beautiful poem! You're an inspiration.
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very emotional and thoughtful
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thanks for your writing to all
Sophy
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Great poem, keep writing!
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What a gentle poem. The truth of your words are so clear and pure. This poem does not embellish, the story is told 'as is' and has a wonderful stillness to it. Loved it!
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Create a collection and publish publish publish!
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Wow! Your words were short and sweet. But behind were the truth. Thanks for everything that you do. Don't stop we need you.
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The life off a soldier is a tough one, it breaks my heart, to see the turmoil a soldier goes through. The aftermath that lasts a life time for some soldiers. Thank you for your strength and service
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I imagine, will this become my life as a solider?
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Excellent!!!
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I really liked it, your talented. And it was really powerful as definitely felt a lot when reading it. Write more! And don't stop!
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It's a beautiful work.
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This is amazing. You went through a horrific experience and made it into poetry. My brother has not had the joy of doing that yet. Congradulations.
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Beautiful and deep. You have been in situations that i can't even imagine the feelings I would have. Your words so simple but expertly explained your feelings.
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Very raw.
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this is a wonderful poem, write more...yes and re-post should they take your poems away. Great job!
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i think this is amazing it just flows together so well. Its beautiful it brought tears to my eyes.
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Enough said
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Words can't describe the amount of love I have for this poem..I just love it so much
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You are a very talented writer. your poem really touched me, I don't know many soldiers but I'm quite sure they few that I am close with would relate to this. Thank you for posting and for your service, without people like you my family would not be safe and free. so thank you from my family we owe you and your brothers in arms everything!
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My husband is retired army ranger keep up the good work I salute you for your service
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I loved it.
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I instantly felt a personal connection to your work. Bravo!
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This is a very good poem with plenty of emotional tenor. Nice to see the work of a fellow soldier. Excellant.
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heart touching
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