They Are Brave Men

I try to hold back the tears

As I watch my Son march away

The question keeps on yelling

Will he be back one day?

I try to hold back my fears

As I watch him leave my sight

He is just a boy

Being forced to kill and fight

I try to hold back my doubt

As I hear the famillies say

"Don't worry now

They'll come home some day"

I try to hold back the sobs

As I drop the rose - white but looking grey

And I think of all the others

Dropping roses where loved ones lay

I don't try to hold back the pride

My baby was so brave

And every one of them are brave men

With the roses on the grave

Dannielle Jade

08.9.09