"Remember My Face"

It's been so long now I can't help but feel,

my life is all over, is this all really real;

I've been a prisoner for such a long time,

"no one left behind," was that just a line;

They beat and threaten my life with a shive,

name, rank, and serial number, that's all I give;

Does anyone even remember my name,

or am I a soldier and prisoner of little fame;

How much longer will I be held in this place,

my name is Matt, do you remember my face;

I'm an American soldier who willingly served,

I can't help but thinking this is so undeserved;

Have I been abandoned in this horrible place,

will I die and disappear without leaving a trace;

What about my buddies, who fought at my side,

are they still fighting, has the war turned the tide;

Will they come for me and free me from this fate,

or will I die in this place a victim of fanatical hate;

The country I love and served with such pride,

has it turned its back on me now, has it lied;

Please don't leave me behind, it would be a disgrace,

my name is Matt Maupin, please, remember my face?

                                                             Brenda Ramos aka devildog6771

Brenda Ramos