Army Helmet

I have seen things
I know things
I’ve heard them
Cries, tears, screams
Laughter, singing
I have held things
A picture of a family
A letter from a loved one
I’ve been written on
Names and dates
Song lyrics that bring smiles
I’ve been with them
Through the hard times
And the good
I’ve seen guns fired
Bombs going off
Children weeping
I’ve seen fallen comrades
And tears of the friends
Who held them in their arms
In their final moments
I’ve been given orders
I’ve been someone’s rock
I’ve felt the smiles and
Seen the reunions of ones
Thought to be lost
I’ve been in the middle
Of gripping hugs
Of fearful kisses
I’ve felt the pain
Heard the sorrow
Seen the joy
I’ve saved lives
I’ve been there through it all.

Kinsey Gustafson