Hi, so the '/' in my Halloween bowl actually meant and, which brings me here for a comment on this beautiful poem. I love your rhyme scheme. It's not overwelming and it makes the words flow together nicely. The message of this is both heartbreaking and absolutely perfect. I think you did a wonderful job representing the child's words, and by the end of it I was almost in tears with the soldier the little boy spoke too.
Such a wonderful poem! Reminded me of a saying - "When you go home tell them of us, and let them know, that for your tomorrow we gave our today". It's from a soldier's point of view. (:
Thank you :)