Monday, 30 July 2012
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Don't say I know nothing of war
I had a guy look at me the other night and tell me that I didn't know shit about war. That went all over me like a cup of hot coffee. I put my finger in his face, stood up on my toes (he was taller than me), and let him have it. I told him he didn't know a goddamn thing about me and to never act like he fucking knows me. I've never been to war and I've never marched into something unknown with a gun in my hand, but don't ever look at me and tell me I don't know a fucking thing about war.
Ever heard of the Silent Ranks?
I wear no uniforms, no blues or greens.
But, I am in the military, in the ranks rarely seen.
I have no rank upon my shoulders. Salutes I do not give.
But in the military world is where I live.
I am not in the chain of command, orders I do not give or get.
But my husband is the one who does, this I can not forget.
I am not the one who fires a weapon, Who puts his life on the line.
But my job is just as tough, I’m the one who is always left behind.
My husband is a patriot, a brave and pride filled man.
And the call to serve his country not all can understand.
Behind the lines, I see things needed to keep this country free.
My husband makes the sacrifice, but so do my kids and me.
I love the man I married. The military is his life.
So I pledge to support my hero and stand among the silent ranks known as THE MILITARY WIFE.I fight battles everyday with myself and other people because not everyone can understand why we do this. So, fuck anyone who thinks I know nothing of war because you, sir, have no fucking idea.
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Comments (22)
you have some mighty fine fire. give 'em hell.
@promisesunshine - Why, thank you. :)
If you wrote that poem... I salute you.
But even if you didn't, I respect you. You make a very good point.
@Bricker59 - I didn't write it, but I thought it proved my point very well. :)
@buddy71 - @EmilyandAtticus - Thanks guys! :)
@ItsAll_A_LoveWar - you are welcome. i wish i had a supportive SO when i was in the navy as you are.
Don't let ignorance get to you. Just let ignorant people sit in their big pile of "I'm a dumbo".
frank
@buddy71 - I think being supportive is a really big part of being a military wife.
@ctaretz - Sounds good to me. :)
@ANVRSADDAY - Thank you. :)
Excellant
@jdortiz - Thank you. :)
As a veteran myself, Thank you for supporting your loved ones who serve. You are some of the least respected , and most wonderful people in this world. Here's a BIG HUG!!!!! and give 'em hell. WE all needed someone to help us come home alive, and it's women like you who we live for.
@Blue_Moon1 - The same goes for you! Thank you for serving! :)
Babe, we march to our own beat, we fight battles with our demons and our haters. We soldier on!
I'm proud of you!
@Xcite_Media - We sure do and we always come out stronger in the end! Thank you! :)
i love the poem!
thanks darling! and way to set that guy straight! <3 kaybree
Good for you! I have never been in the military. I have worked my tail off in the construction industry for over 30 years. I have faced many many hardships and dangers and I can tell you, without the support of my wife I'd have been done for years ago. It is difficult to stand by when someone you love is giving their all, making sacrifices and taking risks. Knowing that I have someone at home who cares for me and loves me earnestly has carried me through some very difficult and challenging times. I imagine it is even more difficult for soldiers serving in the armed forces. Yours is a wonderful example of how one love keeps us together inside our own minds.
@TexasTidbits - Thank you! :)
@sherry_hk - Thank you! :)
@ouhthatblush - No problem. Thank you. :)
@Aloysius_son - Thank you so much. I feel like the best thing a wife can do given the situation is try to be supportive and understanding.