I look into the night sky
And wonder if i'll ever have to say good- bye
A tear trickeles down my face
And yes a Soldier can cry
In the distance I can see the enemy's tanks come near
I stand my ground and hide all this pain and fear
I look all around me,
I hear all my soldiers yell and scream
It's too hard, I'm not this tough
I've had enough
I can't be like them other guys.
Right now I'm wailing and screaming .
And yes a soldier can cry.
Will I ever see my family again
Will I ever be able to kiss my love in the rain
Will I ever look into my daughter's eyes, that's as bright as the sun.
Will I ever be able to see my little boy grow up into a fine gentleman, and say "I'm proud of you son"
By now I'm on the ground eyes shut and not caring about what's gonna happen to me.
I might die today, or I might not. I don't seem to care.
I feel the bullet rip into my skin,
And mix with the earth within.
My body soon to be part of the earth.
I'm not scared nor am I sad,
Because I know I've given my country everything that I'm worth.
I whimper slowly in pain,
It's my turn to die
and yes a soldier can cry.
-Jaania Raj (AKA-Jane Raj)
