The Final Inspection

[Judy Harder]

THE FINAL INSPECTION
 
The Army 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, 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~


       
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.

 

(picture our flag flying here......I don't know how to post one on here)

THESE COLORS DON'T RUN (RED WHITE AND BLUE)
 
Have a great day

[Catwoman]

Shame on you...You brought me to tears with this one.  Thank you for this post, Judy.  You always know just what this site needs!