Christmas 1944

[martin.aero]

Klinton Brown Joined the Army
To fight the German War.
Saw friends and brothers
cross over to the other shore.
He said "Why them?"
He said "Why not me instead?"
"Why, if anything, this can't be over?"

Every Christmas Eve
He thought about the fat men
who promised they'd be home
for Christmas Eve.
Here they are again
singing 'Happy Birthday Jesus'
In some God forsaken hole
in Belgium.
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[martin.aero]

Klinton Brown manned the .50

He loved to hear the roar.

Sending other peoples brothers

to the other shore.

Where they might

meet the very guys

he loved and lost.

Then maybe

they could see eye to eye


And every Christmas Eve

He thinks about his hometown.

The lights along the streets

on Christmas Eve.

The snow he lies in now

feels so very different

It's just not the same somehow

as home.


Klinton Brown went back home

when his .50 froze.

The eagle on his sleeve

still defiant and proud.

Screaming loud the hope.

Freedoms Hope.

Screaming!

Happy Birthday Jesus!