If I ever go to war Mom, Please don’t be afraid.
There are some things I must do, To keep the promise that I made.
I’m sure there will be some heartache, And I know that you’ll cry tears,
But your son is a Soldier now, Mom, There is nothing you should fear.
If I ever go to war Dad, I know that you’ll be strong.
But you won’t have to worry, Cause you taught me right from wrong.
You kept me firmly on the ground, yet still taught me how to fly.
Your son is a Soldier now Dad, I love you Hooah, Even if I die.
If I ever go to war Bro, There are some things I want to say.
You’ve always had my back, and I know it’s my time to repay.
You’ll always be my daybreak, through all of life’s dark clouds,
Your brother is a Soldier now, Bro, I promise I’ll make you proud.
If I ever go to war Sis, don’t you worry bout me,
I always looked out for you, but I can’t do that anymore,
Cause I’m a big bro to all in America.
I love you so much and you know that, Your brother a soldier now Sis,
So wipe your eyes, I’ll be fine even if I die.
If I ever go to war my Friends, We’ll never be apart,
Though we may not meet again, I’ll hold you in my heart.
Remember all the times we had, Don’t let your memories cease,
Your friend is a Soldier now, Dear Friend, And I’ll die to bring you peace.
And when I go to heaven, And see that pearly gate,
I’ll gladly decline entrance, Then stand my post and wait.
I’m sorry Sir I can’t come in, I’m sort of in a bind,
You see I’m still a Soldier Sir, So I can’t leave them behind.
Sigh, I don’t know, perhaps I’m just a jerk. Ok I’ll admit it… I’m a jerk to a certain extent. I really enjoyed this poem up until the last phrase. As I read the other parts I was thinking of just last week when my brother left my parents house and how my mom cried. I thought of Friday morning at Oakland airport when I cried because I had to say goodbye to my brother. My brother Daniel leaves for Iraq soon and that was the last time I would be able to see him before he leaves. In fact, I’m crying just writing about it. So, you see I’m not a jerk for thinking this poem is touching the hearts of loved ones. My problem with this poem was that it was so beautiful and then they had to go and kill it with inaccurate theology! So with that said I have to apologize for saying that it is one of the most ridiculous chain poems I’ve ever read. The person who wrote that and the people who feel the need to repost it because of it’s truth need a reality check. Seriously people is it that difficult to comprehend that God is the most amazing thing you’ll ever know? When believers reach those pearly gates they are not going to be thinking of themselves as a soldier of the American army. In fact, I can’t say with confidence that a soldier would have written those last few lines of the poem anyways. I mean seriously, if you were facing enemy lines wouldn’t you be praying something like spare me Father or if you must take me do it quickly. I don’t know, perhaps that’s just my take on the matter, but with all that aside God is far too marvelous for anyone to decline His invitation into the kingdom of heaven. Besides, what would you be waiting for? Are you going to tell your friends about the gospel after they can’t accept it anymore? And how many soldiers have to die before it’s ok for you to enter those gates? You’re invited to stand before the author of the UNIVERSE and you feel that waiting for other soldiers outside the gates is more important? Ugggghh! “YOU’RE KILLING ME, SMALLS!”
