I Didn't Sign Up For This (In the spirit of Sergeant La David Johnson

I've made my last formation taken my last PT test; fired my last weapon and now I've been laid to rest  

Still I'm not resting because my family is experiencing public grief; due to the actions of my commander-in-chief 

I was never one to complain or grumble and I definitely wouldn't pout; but this is so unreasonable so now I'm speaking out

I proudly raised my hand and gladly took the oath; as I enlisted to be a soldier...and I always cherished both

When I took my oath I was asked to state my name; when you spoke to my wife I wish you would've done the same

I won't question your initial motive while others are free to theorize; but for the sake of unity as our leader why not simply apologize 

I signed up to serve on the battlefield at the risk of the blood that I would shed; but I never wanted my family to suffer, or have the public be misled 

I didn't sign up for political reasons, rhetoric or vile propaganda; I signed up to serve my country, as directed by my commander 

Every order that I was given I desired to execute with pride; regardless to others ulterior motives, I served because of the beliefs I held inside 

I signed up for loyalty, honor, duty and esprit de corp; for those who have donned the uniform these words mean so much more

I hope there's a deeper meaning and this is not designed to be a decoy; as I know of no regulation which authorizes the use a soldier's death as a political ploy

I trust that my brothers in arms will address that fatal operation; and at an appropriate time, in a professional manner, inform the entire nation 

I've heard from the media, politicians, family and friends; if you want to honor my service and memory...bring this to an end

I signed up for special forces, learning to exist and coexist; I loved being a soldier but I never signed up for this