Homer wrote in the Iliad, “Let me not then die ingloriously and without a struggle, but let me first do some great thing that shall be told among men hereafter.”

Here at SOFREP, part of our business is showcasing warriors telling their stories of war. There are many ways to tell these stories, one of which is through poetry.

Today, we are pleased to be able to bring you the work of Keith Nightingale. Colonel (Ret) Nightingale is a Plankholder in both the 75th Ranger Regiment 1st Battalion and JSOC. He completed two tours of duty in Vietnam and was the Ground Operations Officer in Task Force Eagle Claw. He is a member of the Ranger and 82nd Airborne Hall of Fame and a true warrior-poet.

This work is entitled “Breathe.” –GDM

 

Breathe. Breathe. Breathe.

Training takes over, I need gloves!