In the Army

After flying the greatest mileage,

After bearing the heaviest load,

After walking the longest distance,

After climbing the highest hill,

After surviving the coldest weather,

After braving the darkest night,

I came face to face with the enemy.



They were attacking my men.

They had their backs to me.

They were more heavily armed.

They were mounted on vehicles.



My team was frozen in shock.

It was all up to me now.

This was my day of reckoning.

This was my finest hour.

I mustered my courage.

I had to save my men.

I picked up my rifle,

Pointed it at the enemy,

And pulled the trigger.



Click.



Argh.



My gun jammed.