Name: Dear Mr. President
Duration: P00H03M24S
Description: An open letter from a GI in Iraq to then-president Bush.

Dear Mr. President

from Blueprints of Ruins by Jim Perry

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An open letter from a GI in Iraq to then-president Bush.

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Dear Mr. President, lend me your ear
I’m still in Fallujah, and it’s my 3rd year
I fought for my country, completed my tour
I’m starting to wonder what I’m still here for

My calendar turned to December today
I dream of my family so far away
I know that they need me, and I need them too
I’ve put in my time, my time should be through

Dear Mr. President, what are your plans?
I got sand in my eyes, I got oil on my hands
For America’s cause, I stood proud and true
But can you tell me right now what you’re plannin’ to do

My calendar turned to December again
I got me a message that I want to send
I really miss my son, & his momma misses me
I wanna go home, I’m beggin’ you please

Dear Mr. President, why are we here?
I’m still in Fallujah, and it’s my 3rd year
With all due respect, it just doesn’t seem right
The end of the road still is nowhere in sight

My calendar turned to December today
I dream of my family so far away
I’ve earned the right to spend Christmas at home
Please don’t make me spend one more alone

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from Blueprints of Ruins, released July 1, 2007
Produced, written and performed by Jim Perry

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Jim Perry has had a long and legendary career in central New England. Through the years, he has played with some of the best talent in the Boston/Worcester music scene.

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