An American Soldier
you stay up for 16 hoursThe Soldier stays up for days
you take warm showers to help you wake upthe soldier goes days,or weeks without running water.
you complain of a headache and call in sick...The soldier gets shot as others are hityou have no idea of a headache.
you put on your anti-war shirt,the soldier fights for the right for you to wear it.
you check for your cell phone,The Soldier checks for his dog tags & cross
You talk about the buddies who aren't with you,The soldier knows he may never see his buddies again.
You complain of heat,The Soldier walks with his heavy gear in the desert.
You go to lunch,The soldier won't get to eat today.
Appreciate what you have, without The soldier you wouldn't have it
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