Roll Call
by Grambi Dora
You cut back the fro
’cause the Army sergeants
said the long hair had to go
You wasted thirty some odd days
at the shit-shittin’
Fort Polk duty station
another rotation
before killin’ in Afghanistan
But you had to fuck it up
mixin’ the doctor’s prescription
Demerol with shots of Grey Goose
Now they pay you
a 21-gun salute
Taps plays down the tears
Your M16A2 Rifle
stands butt stock up
with a sand buried nozzle
dog tags dangle
Boots laced
just there
where your feet
were supposed to meet
Bio: Grambi Dora served served 4 years of active duty in the Army from June 2005 to June 2009. He graduated from Indiana University in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in General Studies, with concentrations in English and Psychology. He works full time at the Indianapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He enjoys writing, playing guitar and doing community service.
by Grambi Dora
You cut back the fro
’cause the Army sergeants
said the long hair had to go
You wasted thirty some odd days
at the shit-shittin’
Fort Polk duty station
another rotation
before killin’ in Afghanistan
But you had to fuck it up
mixin’ the doctor’s prescription
Demerol with shots of Grey Goose
Now they pay you
a 21-gun salute
Taps plays down the tears
Your M16A2 Rifle
stands butt stock up
with a sand buried nozzle
dog tags dangle
Boots laced
just there
where your feet
were supposed to meet
Bio: Grambi Dora served served 4 years of active duty in the Army from June 2005 to June 2009. He graduated from Indiana University in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in General Studies, with concentrations in English and Psychology. He works full time at the Indianapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He enjoys writing, playing guitar and doing community service.