The Final Inspection Via My Mother

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 Hell.’

Author Unknown~

Without Apology

Thinking of all the
Soldiers

It’s the Military, not the reporter who has given us the freedom of the press. It’s the Military, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech. It’s the Military, not the politicians that ensures our right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It’s the Military who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag.If you care to offer the smallest token of recognition and appreciation for the military, please pass this on and pray for our men and women who have served and are currently serving our country and pray for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom

Friday Animal Laugh

Waaaa – I’m a karate cat
don’t mess with me
and that is that!

 

 

 

That cat moved like the wind
why he’s mah hero!

 

I just had to do one for today – thought it might make me feel better

 

 

 

My Veterans Day Salute

  

For my father, uncles, nephew and every other Service Member of The Armed Forces, both active and inactive or retired, MY DEEPEST THANK YOU TODAY AND EVERY DAY!  MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL!!

My Friday Thoughts – Have The Flu

Sorry to say, but I have the flu and that’s why I wasn’t on here yesterday nor will be today.  I have one Veteran’s Day post to do and that will be all for now.  Just wanted to let you know.

Peace and love,
Terri