Heartfelt Poem To a Soldier

Dear Hero You woke each morning to an ordinary life Knowing too soon you would be fighting for your life What bravery to cause you to sacrifice What courage it takes to defend the life that is mine What courage it takes to face the enemy alone When did you decide to be a hero to all us,to you unknown How do you watch losing your friends one by one It hurts me,the thought, you being someones daughter or son How do you stay sane when you return How do you cope after all you have learned You woke there each morning to hear a blast You now wake each morning to a scream from the past Thank you will not ever be enough Takes a special few to ever be that tough