I wasn't going to release the new song lyric "Wounded Warrior" until the next project; however, as usual, world events prompt certain connections:
http://gma.yahoo.com/soldier-held-afghan-massacre-had-brain-injury-marital-061722796--abc-news.html 

Wounded Warrior

A Country Rock Song Lyric by Alan Gembola - March 7, 2012

(1)

He was wounded

A wounded warrior

Fresh from battle

Fresh from hell; well

He had demons

He had spells

We didn’t ask

He didn’t tell; well

(2)

10 bronze medals

Upon his war chest

Montana farm boy

Momma’s pride & joy; hoy

He had dark dreams

He didn’t sleep well

We didn’t ask much

& he didn’t tell; well, well, well

(Bridge 1)

I remember when he held the whole family hostage

Put a knife to daddy’s neck & started shoutin nonsense

Ooh, I got lucky and somehow snuck away

The County Deputy Sheriff claimed he’d be OK

(3)

That boy was wounded

A wounded warrior

Life or battle

He couldn’t tell; hell

He’d just scream

He wasn’t well

But we didn’t ask much

& he didn’t tell; well, well, well

(Bridge 2)

I remember when he took the big job in Texas

I was a bit concerned about him movin away from us

Ooh, they called cryin; he blew himself away

The Local Family Preacher prayed we’d be OK

(4 & out)

My brother was wounded

A wounded warrior

A tragic valor

A cold church bell; well

Now he’s at peace

He won’t grow old

We should have asked more

& he should have told

We should have asked more

& he should have told