Soldier Blue

     The pager beeped loudly, vibrating across the dresser, waking him from a deep sleep and leaving him momentarily disoriented. In just a few seconds his feet were on the floor and the lights were coming on. He grabbed the pager and read the message, "Tactical Situation Exists on Spring Trace Lane, Newport News, Assembly Point Spring Trace at Saunders Road." He'd barely been asleep an hour, but now he was wide awake. His wife exited her side of the bed almost as quickly as he did. "What do you need?" "Can you fix me a couple of sandwiches, honey?" "Sure", she replied, slipped on her robe, and made her way to the kitchen.      The Nomex Flight suit was the Tactical Operations Unit Assault Team's uniform of choice several years ago. Good pockets; easy to put on and roomy, but most importantly, fire resistant. Body armor slips right over it without bunching, and the load bearing vest is easily maintained separately as necessary. He stepp

When first we met I thought I'd found you A girl I'd only dreamed about And when we kissed it was amazing I was in love there was no doubt I wanted so to make you happy To make you feel like you were loved And if I failed it's not for trying For in my heart you were beloved You'll never know how much I loved you You'll never know now what could be Clouded minds just can't see clearly Confused by circumstantial need But now until the end of time When blonde has fully grayed You'll know that one man loved you so Whose memory just won't fade Who thought your lips as sweet as wine Your touch he daily missed And took the time to dream about Your cotton candy kiss Now that we have finally parted And your face no more I see Won't you sometimes sit and wonder Won't you sometimes think of me