September 6, 2009

my camera and weapon in arm's reach

BCP6
by Matt Freire

Sitting overlooking the border of Pakistan
Listening to the vocal bugs ratchet Morris code song
Relaxing
Nice weather this night
Like a camping trip my mind drifts
Then I think of my weapon
We were just told attack is imminent
Word from multiple sources
We aren’t worried
We are dug in good
Only thing to worry about are mortars
But i have no confidence in their ability
We all take our positions
Mine with the radios and the medic
And I sleep as if I was on vacation
With my camera and weapon in arm's reach


090903-A-2946F-698 by getoffmyeye.
Task Force Khwost test fire a ZSU23 at Pakistan border control point 6, Khwost province Afghanistan Sept. 3rd, 2009. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew Freire / RELEASED )

3 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 06, 2009

    vacation? you are that calm, huh? impressive. i hope you and your fellows stay safe while completing your missions.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 04, 2010

    matt! i love you so much! im so happy that you got into that college. its way cool! i graduate in like 7 weeks! i wish you could be here for it. well its not that big of a deal im not walking but still everyone will be here! i cant wait to see in junee! lots to tell you!
    love ya
    whit

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  3. David StembridgeMarch 11, 2010

    What kind of camera are ya using now Matt?

    Are you combat camera? Awesome work!

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