I was lost

didn't know where the next step in my journey was

Then, I saw two guys under a tree

Drinking budlight looking buzzed

I approached them

seemed friendly

Asked them to do a favor for me

they said cool

I needed to know where was 67th avenue

he got on his cell phone

looked at a map

then said crap buddy, it's 18 miles

I said damn!  I'll chill here for a bit

and was met with smiles

They offered me alcohol

I politely declined I don't drink at all

They were honest with me

A drunk man never lies

Then, they told me they had all these military ties

3 years duty in Iraq

They say Bagdad's violent and whack

They both had DUI's

Which I guess was wierd for military guys

We talked exchanged numbers

then again I walked

continued on my journey

18 miles

But not before I thanked the men for their service

their obstacles and insightful life stories and trials.