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Contributor: Ken B. Harper || Poem Categories

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I don't expect you to understand how, as a soldier,
I can lay down my life.
And I can't understand how you, can, cheat
with another man's wife.

I don't expect you to understand why, to God
up in Heaven I pray.
And I can't understand why you deny His existence,
but you won't, come Judgement Day.

I don't expect you to understand why, with honor,
my word I give.
And I can't understand why you, in shame,
lies and deceit choose to live.

I don't expect you to understand how, in defense,
freedom's enemies will die.
And I can't understand how you, will purposely, abort
an innocent, defenseless life.

I don't expect you to understand why, for my country,
anything I will do.
And I can't understand why, full of greed, you ask,
what this country will do for you.

I don't expect you to understand why, respect
for authority I show.
And I can't understand why that hate, violence
and profanity are all you know.

I don't expect you to understand how, for liberty,
our forefathers died.
And I can't understand why, in this land of opportunity,
you demand a free ride.

I don't expect you to understand how, we sometimes
must die for our Rights.
And I don't understand why you ignore the fact, blood was shed,
so you can sleep peacefully each night.
By Ken B. Harper
Copyright 2003
Listed 6/23/2005

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