An Expression of Gratitude

Dear Jake, I know you have never met me I life in your homeland across the sea Our priest gave us a list of men at war He asked us to write; I couldn’t ignore I can but dream of the horrors you see Applauding the way you fight so bravely You put your life on the line every day And my gratitude I want to convey Your days are filled with incredible strife Do you have children at home and a wife? You know that your family prays for you I want you to know that I’m praying too If you write back, I’ll return each letter But when you’re home safely, I’ll feel better Written July 28, 2012 *Entry for Gail’s “Write a Heartfelt Poem to a Soldier” contest