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"My Farewell To Arms"

One of life's choices gone awry, Another attempt with love, I did try. Knowing full well where I was destined to be, Yet in my true love's arms, myself, I could not see. Compromises made and valiant effort put forth, Yet only too soon did my home turn into a fort. Angry soldiers were among my kin, And into their hearts, I was not allowed in. Thrashing and lashing were the daily drills, My heart and soul weakened with no healing from pills. Scars and tears were all I could claim When I walked away from this Fort of Pain. Farewell to the arms that once held me, Farewell to the arms that so often failed me. Farewell to the young battling soldiers, I call my beloved sons. Farewell to your angry words, your painful fist and your guns. Farewell to your arms raised in anger and mine raised in fear. Farewell to each of you that I have always held so dear. Your happiness and safety...are my earnest plea... As I say a final farewell to the insanity.

Copyright © July 2001 Katie L Hodge


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