September 13, 2020 12:51 pm
Today they asked the USA Generals. Would they kill United State citizens? The Military was used often in civil matters in the history of the USA. This poem is based on some training I had in the military. We were asked questions that are impossible to answer. Soldier do what they are told. Yes Soldiers would kill United State citizens. Years ago my unit was sent to L.A for the riots. We were issue combat rounds and were in battle make-up and gear. We would have killed anyone who wanted a fight. Thank God. No-one attempted.
The whore bath.
Large shining teeth telling me the way to heaven. I will find my way to paradise by a gift to his good christian cause. His teeth shine brighter. His mumbling of a thousand words left me feeling dirty. I get a damp cloth. I wept the words away of another greedy man. Another whore bath in a life of too many useless words.
The Captain tells me. I own you. You will do what I say, even to death. I’m in-charge. I try to wander away but he keep speaking. I’m feeling dirty. I go to the latrine and get a damp cloth. Another whore bath in a life where the words are eating away at my soul.
I sit in a classroom. The instructor asked me. If I was ordered to kill United States citizens, would I? I tell him I would kill the officer who gave me the order. But my words become weaker with each second the instructor shower me with his blood song. I began to understand. The sweat poured down my face and I go to the backroom. Damp some paper towel and wept my face. One more whore bath for a man drowning in words, he is forced to accept for a few pennies, beliefs only a mercenary could believe.
Maybe if I was a high paid whore. I could live with the things I must do. but there is nothing as bad as a cheap whore.
(We must think. Every decision is important. We live in a land where 18-21 year old learn to kill before they learn to love and enjoy life.)
Coyote
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Awesome and scary post, My Friend!
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By thereluctantpoet on September 15, 2020 at 8:08 pm
They teach soldiers to kill than forget to teach them to live. Thank you my friend for reading and the comment.
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By johncoyote on September 15, 2020 at 8:17 pm
Thanks so much for sharing this with us!
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By thereluctantpoet on September 18, 2020 at 3:10 pm
You are welcome my friend.
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By johncoyote on September 18, 2020 at 3:39 pm
Your story so honest. You are strong to have survived this brainwashing. I’m glad you are telling your story. How do young men survive. Poetry, writing heals?
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By genienakano on September 13, 2020 at 3:59 pm
I believe we need good people to save us. Some cannot be saved. Most of the homeless. Vietnam veterans, who never found their way. Thank you for reading and the comment. I do appreciate.
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By johncoyote on September 13, 2020 at 5:54 pm
War is hell. My father was in 442 infantry WW2. He could never talk about it. So I never asked.
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By genienakano on September 13, 2020 at 7:19 pm
My father was Vietnam/Korea war and my step-father would not talk of war. My stepfather was a para-trooper in WW2. They were brave men. Survive hell and back. Somehow they learn to forget or put aside. The WW2 saved our world and I hope we don’t allow freedom to be lost..
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By johncoyote on September 13, 2020 at 7:57 pm
You are really bold to state such facts in so strong words, totally respect you !!! Well, good part is I really liked your photographs, specially with the lil one ❤️❤️
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By Poetry,Love and Tell a Tale on September 13, 2020 at 3:12 pm
Wow, I think you are very brave to tell it how it was for you. I too am a veteran of the British Army, the men did kill UK citizens in the Northern Ireland “Troubles”/a euphemism for the Civil War. As a female ‘soldier’ I was a none combatant but it did not stop 4 of my colleagues being either killed on duty or murdered off duty. A long time ago, but I still have the memories, good and bad. 🙏😏👩🦰❤
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By Carolyn Crossley on September 13, 2020 at 2:20 pm
I lost many good friends to the new wars. I know you carry your friends with you. One friend killed in 2006. Almost took me down with him. When you stand with the family, the children of a soldier. Break your heart. Teach you the cost of war. Thank you dear Carolyn for reading and the comment.
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By johncoyote on September 13, 2020 at 5:57 pm
You are welcome.
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By Carolyn Crossley on September 13, 2020 at 6:03 pm
Damn. Some hard truth here.
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By Carter Ford on September 13, 2020 at 12:55 pm