Aug 18, 2005 23:26
So now that Robyn is adament about joining the army, I feel the fear rising. Its just too dangerous right now to join, you are most likely to be sent to Iraq. And its not that women cant be sent into combat, because the war is everywhere, Iraq IS the frontlines. I even cried infront of her about it. I think I made her feel uncomfortable, but I really care about her, and I don't know what I would do if I lost a friend.
But now, I must value the time I have with her until she is shipped out. I will miss her so much when she is on tour.I wish things could be different, that perhaps she would go off and make granola and farm organic produce somewhere, not march into combat. I wasn't expecting that.
"...Did they get you to trade your heroes for ghosts?
Hot ashes for trees?
Hot air for a cool breeze?
Cold comfort for change?
And did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage?..."
~Pink Floyd:"Wish You Were Here"