THE LIFE OF A SOLDIER
The Soldier
Thanks to Brett Christensen and House of Haiku for the prompt “Shine.”
The Soldier’s boots are
shined, and his uniform starched
His Soldiers await!
Thanks for the inspiration to write this Haiku, Brett Christensen. On this Independence Day, I also thank my country for the opportunity I had to serve and lead the great Soldiers of the US Army. Happy 244th birthday to our country. Although I would still die for my country, I pray that the Soldier’s job would no longer be required.
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Stephen Dalton is a retired US Army First Sergeant with a degree in journalism from the University of Maryland and a Certified US English Chicago Manual of Style Editor. Currently living in the Philippines, Stephen is a Top Writer in Virtual Reality.
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