it's kind of sad this father's day

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it's kind of sad this father's day

to not hear a word from him

he's off in some foreign land

unknown

please do enjoy your day with your own

if he's there

be thankful

because some do not

have a father there with them

every day

show your thanks

for his presence

his courage

love

and strength

it's kind of sad this father's day

that me and my brother

don't even know where he is

off in some foreign place

far far away

from his own children

fighting for us all

in the u.s miltary

a brave soldier

guns in the dust

yelling commanders

jumpsuits

sad thoughts and memories

thousands of boots parade

which pair is my fathers?

is he still out there?

or was he left in the sand

coughing

spluttering

a red crown of precious blood

water deprived

hyperventilating

but saying "i will go on"

with a weak smile, perhaps

my father will be lonely

on this solemn father's day

please take today to not only think of your own father

but to think of those fathers who couldn't be there

because they were to busy

protecting the world

and their family

and yours

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