My Son,

            Terry,
            called and said
            “Dad,I’m going to Iraq.
            My girlfriend’s dad is
            the sergeant over the base
            that the Italians left.
            I’m not enlisting.
            I’ll be working for
            the Vice President’s company.
            I’ll be managing the base
            as a civil servant.
            I’ll let you know
            when I get settled there.”