NOW I REST
by Anonymous
I HAVE KNOWN THE CAMARADERIE OF MEN
IN ARMS.
I HAVE KNOWN THE FRENZY AND FURY OF
COMBAT.
I HAVE KNOWN THE FEEL OF FEAR.
I HAVE KNOWN THE PHYSICAL PAIN OF
REACHING BEYOND.
I HAVE KNOWN THE NOBLE MOMENTS
FOUND ONLY ON FIELDS OF FIRE.
I HAVE KNOWN TRIUMPH IN THE SEARCH
FOR COURAGE.
I HAVE KNOWN THE EXHILARATION OF
SURVIVAL OF THE MOMENT.
I HAVE KNOWN THE HUNGER OF LONGING.
I HAVE KNOWN THE ACHE OF LONELINESS.
I HAVE KNOWN THE INDIGNITY OF
DEPRIVATION.
I HAVE KNOWN THE BROTHERHOOD OF
EXTREME HARDSHIP.
I HAVE KNOWN THE FROZEN MOMENTS OF
FRIENDSHIP.
I HAVE KNOWN THE INFECTIOUS SMILE OF A
REFUGEE CHILD.
I HAVE KNOWN THE BOUNDLESS
EXCITEMENT OF A LETTER FROM HOME.
I HAVE KNOWN THE TEARS OF HUMAN LOSS.
I WILL KNOW NO MORE. NOW I REST.
In memory of all Infantry “Grunts” who gave
their la