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would you believe this old Christian soldier
if he told you
that most of these wounds etched here
the really bads ones
were dealt by friendly fire
when my back was turned
and words were spoken
judgement passed
i can only guess
while i wasn't looking
counting on my brother to watch my back
give me a little cover fire if needed
so i could crawl from the clearing
yet sadly
rarely
my fortune
the world i have discovered isn't near as dangerous
as you
from those who share my faith
remember the time i asked you for bread
and you gave me a stone
your lips smiled
when i asked you to believe me
and you shrugged your shoulders
and your eyes turned away
the only thing i learned from you
my dear brother
is to forgive
and to watch my back
among the saints
i have managed the slings and arrows of the world
but i suppose it will always be the most difficult
to take the blow from those i love so dearly
i am not a very wise man
i know that is too plain to see
but i am no fool
yes
i'll turn the other cheek
forgive and forgive
but i'll keep an eye on you
