The final inspection

[FSPilot 0]

I don't usually like poems, but I loved this one.

The Final Inspection

Author Unknown

(http://www.fathershands.com/finalinspection/)

The soldier stood and faced God

Which must always come to pass.

He hoped his shoes were shining

Just as brightly as his brass.

Step forward now, you soldier,

how shall I deal with you?

Have you always 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 tough;

And sometimes I've been violent,

Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny

That wasn't mine to keep...

Though I worked a lot of overtime

When the bills just got 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 fear.

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 had often trod.

As the soldier waited quietly

For the judgement of his God,

Step forward now, you soldier,

you've borne your burdens well.

Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets;

You've done your time in Hell.

Amen..

To all Who Serve, have Served and will Serve

Respect, Honor, Remembrance

[Sam Samson 0]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (FSPilot @ Nov. 27 2002,23:02)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Step forward now, you soldier,

how shall I deal with you?

Have you always 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<span id='postcolor'>

did you know that Jesus himself didn't turn the other cheek when he was smitten in the sanhedrin shortly before the crucifixion? (you can read it in John 18, 22 )

the cheek-thing was a general appeal to solve your conflicts peacefully, as much as it is in your power.

there are other times, when you just have to stand your ground.

btw, there are a lot of christians in the force these days - and not just grunts - like hugh shelton, JCCS, former USMC commandant chuck krulak, etc.

great poem, fspilot. *wipes off a tear*

[Bart.Jan 0]

Nice.

[FSPilot 0]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Sam Samson @ Nov. 28 2002,04:36)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">did you know that Jesus himself didn't turn the other cheek when he was smitten in the sanhedrin shortly before the crucifixion? (you can read it in John 18, 22)<span id='postcolor'>

Just because Jesus teaches peace doesn't mean he can't use wrath against unrepentant sinners.

And I'm glad you all liked the poem.

[Balschoiw 0]

Church and military should not be mixed in my opinion.

The results haven´t been the best in history.

For the poem:

Clischee funstuff,

melodramatic,

no literature qualities.

[FSPilot 0]

I should have put "If you don't like the poem, don't whine to me about it." in my post.

Oh well, I'll put up with it.

[Balschoiw 0]

sorry but to put this in a public forum will always cause different reactions. I dont´t like it. No personal offence or are you the author ?

[NurEinMensch 0]

A little feel-good-poem sometimes can't be wrong. It made me smile!

Day saved.

[FSPilot 0]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Balschoiw @ Nov. 28 2002,05:38)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">sorry but to put this in a public forum will always cause different reactions. I dont´t like it. No personal offence or are you the author ?  <span id='postcolor'>

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Author Unknown<span id='postcolor'>

Whether you're religious or not it's supposed to pick up your day. Like NurEinMensch.

[NavyEEL 0]

http://www.fathershands.com/finalinspection

[FSPilot 0]

Doesn't give an author though.

Oh well, I've edited the original post to not infringe on any copyrights.

[Warin 0]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (FSPilot @ Nov. 28 2002,03:22)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Doesn't give an author though.

Oh well, I've edited the original post to not infringe on any copyrights.<span id='postcolor'>

Actually, in the case of an 'author unknown' poem, I dont think it can be copyrighted. And in any case, a quote on a forum like this would constitute 'fair use'

Plus..I am not sure US copyright laws apply here, since the board is physically hosted in the Czech Repuiblic.

And I have to say that I found it a little trite and derivative as well..but its heart was in the right place.

[Benze 0]

Yes, that's a keeper. *saves and prints out*

[FSPilot 0]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Warin @ Nov. 28 2002,08:40)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">And I have to say that I found it a little trite and derivative as well..but its heart was in the right place.<span id='postcolor'>

At least you're not being mean about it.

I'm not sure if copyright laws have any weight here, but either way I'd still like to give the author some credit.

[DarkLight 0]

Kinda reminds me of that poem that you see when you play Medal Of Honor: Frontline.

It comes onto your screen right before you land on the beach on d day.

I can't remember exactly what it is and i don't feel like starting the game, but it's a pretty nice poem...

[cybrid 0]

I thougt this tread was regarding Iraqi wepons inspections

But it was a nice peom though.

[ralphwiggum 6]

since the author is not known, giving redit to where it came from is better than not doing it, in my opinion.