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    Default The final inspection

    I don't take credit for this, found it posted on another board

    Soldiers Final Inspection

    The soldier stood and faced his God,
    Which must always come to pass;
    He hoped his shoes were shining bright,
    Just as brightly as his brass.

    "Step forward now, soldier,
    How shall I deal with you?
    Have you turned the other cheek?
    To my church 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 most Sundays,
    And at times my talk was rough;
    I've had to break your rules my Lord,
    Because the world is awfully tough.

    But, I never took a thing
    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 ... God 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 saints often trod;
    As the soldier waited quietly,
    For the judgment of his God.

    "Step forward now, soldier,
    You've borne your burdens well;
    Come walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
    You've done your time in HELL!"

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    Good find Jim. Always liked that one.

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