I Still Remember - A War Nurse's Story

I still remember the days
When so many lives I tried to save.

I still remember how the faces
Had so much fear in their eyes.

I still remember the sounds
Screams of a wounded soldier
Caused by a piece of metal.

I still remember the sky
Black with anger, hate and smoke.

I still remember the sights
Of men falling, holding on to their last breath.

I still remember the smell
The blood, dead bodies and gun smoke.

I still remember thinking
"Who will be next? and, "When will it end?"

I still remember recovering and dying men
Telling me of their families at home.

I still remember the fear
Of having a bomb dropped near us.

I still remember the triumph
The fighting is over, we can go home!

November 2001

Choices

Going through life we all have to choose
We are given a chance, one precious gift
Our life reflects the choices we make
Be wise because it's only you who will lose.

Whether right or wrong, the path that you take
Determines the outcome of the choices you make
Life is a cluttered highway with turns in every direction
All leading off to a consequence or reward

A decision made affects those around you
Everyone has a role model they trust
What message are you giving the ones who look up to you?

(Date unknown. 2004)

Not Very Far

I went to a party looking for fun
People were dancing, smiling and laughing
He looked at me, smiled and came over my way
My heart started racing, what should I say?

I blushed, said hello and then took the cup
The twinkling eyes looked so genuine
He made me feel like a goddess with the lines that he gave
The hours flew by, but I didn't notice
My deam had come true, I'd gotten my wishes

He put down his cup and offered a ride
I would regret saying no I knew this for sure
I ignored the drinks, "It's not very far."

Screeching of tires, crunching metal
Pounding in my head like sixty drummers playing
Sirens blaring, what was happening?
I tried calling for help, but my voice wouldn't come

Waking up, beeping and phones ringing in the distance
"Not that far" I had thought in my heart
"What happened to him, is he okay?"
"He didn't make it, the alcohol was too much."

The choice is yours: to chance death or live
There are other options to keep you alive
So play it safe and designate the drive.

(Date unknown. 2004)