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gryp
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Tue, Feb 21 2006, 10:32 am
The soldier stood and faced G-d,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To your G-d 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 on shabbos,
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, G-d, 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 angels often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his G-d.
"Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell."
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southernbubby
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Tue, Feb 21 2006, 10:49 am
WOW! That was powerful. I hope it really is like that in the world to come. Thanks for sharing. I want to print it and keep it.
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shabbatiscoming
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Tue, Feb 21 2006, 10:57 am
WOW, that was a total goosebump email. thank you soooo much for sharing that with us. like southernbubby, im going to share that with my family and friends!
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technic
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Tue, Feb 21 2006, 11:03 am
ty 4 sharing - food 4 thought....
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imanut
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Tue, Feb 21 2006, 6:15 pm
that was so touching, thanks.
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