Hey CaseLady - Here is another 1 for us Vets

Posted by ShepFL on October 28, 2005 at 20:32:37 from (155.14.78.39):

Got this from a retired Jarhead I run with from time to time.

THE FINAL INSPECTION

The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

"Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"

The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

"Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in H*ll."

~Author Unknown~

Follow Ups:

• Re: Hey CaseLady - Here is another 1 for us Vets Case Lady 12:41:45 10/30/05 (0)
• Re: Hey CaseLady - Here is another 1 for us Vets wayne2 22:23:49 10/28/05 (0)
• Re: Hey CaseLady - Here is another 1 for us Vets old 20:47:46 10/28/05 (4)
  • Re: Hey CaseLady - Here is another 1 for us Vets rustyj14 19:38:54 10/31/05 (0)
  • Re: Hey CaseLady - Here is another 1 for us Vets Keith-OR 08:27:10 10/29/05 (2)
    • Re: Hey CaseLady - Here is another 1 for us Vets wayne2 10:01:56 10/29/05 (1)
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