I Was a Soldier

I was a soldier of the past And I know im not the last I signed up to serve my Queen Far off lands I have seen As that soldier I done my best Losing friends laying them to rest We fought for what was only right Giving freedom to others at night As bullets flew and bombs exploded  My thoughts and mind just imploded I could not say I wasn't scared But my vision was not impaired The smell of cordite all around Waiting for the alarm to sound Then the order of stand fast Hoping this attack would not last They come at us with all they have Rpgs and a Gustav We hold firm and do not falter It's not our turn at the alter Be brave young man I have to shout As the young man does scream out I've been hit this is bad I wish I was with my mum and dad It's ok you will be fine It's a promise that is mine The bombardment ends and we look up Let's sort this out my young pup Gingerly we give first aid That is why we get paid We stretcher him out to the heli pad In a few days he's  with mum and dad After a while I go to see That young soldier who layed before me He's up and about and full of cheer Winks at me we go for a beer For those guys that didn't survive We raise a glass cuddle and cry For all the new guys on your career Wish you well I got your ear.