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TO A SOLIDER IN IRAQ

Dear Toe Tag,

Today I woke up from bed and you were the first thing on my mind. That night I thought of how hard it was to sleep all I could think about is you. I was thinking about what you are doing and how you are. It was about 11:00 here were I am but I knew it was 7:00 were you are. It is really the only time we are up at the same time. I will say to myself I love you and wish that I could hear you say it back to me. My thoughts are not the same with out you here with me. Last night I thought how hard it must be for you to sleep, with no family or love ones there with you I know you have your unit but I am sure that when you are feeling really down. A hug from them is not the same as the hug from me. I try not to think about it but I think how at night all you must hear is bombs or guns going off. I hope that thought is not true. So many tears fall from my face when I think about you over there. When I have a spare minute I pray that you and your unit come home safe, that you come home in one peace. Stay strong and be careful. I would not know how to deal with you not coming home. Please come home soon! You are the bravest man I have ever met. I love you! For you are my solider that I am so proud of .You having so much love and such a big heart. I am lucky to be your girl.

Love always

your butterfly


About the Author

Irene Martin, author of To a Soldier in Iraq, is a student at Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner.