The Heart of the Brave (For Eric Edward)

Eric Edward, what an inspiration Fighting for a cause in a dangerous location Browns, greens and dark colours match Loading shells and weapons in a particular batch The glint in his eye of that brave young soul Heart beating pure, being home safe is his goal Orders given to a job he may not understand Passionate for his country on this foreign land Heat blazing down on his fragile body Brotherhood so strong, never shoddy Maybe he is used as a pawn in a political battle Unlike weak politicians, he’ll never throw in his rattle Leading by example in a courageous way In a world that looses patriotic views every day. I remember the individuals who risk their lives They also have Sons, mothers, brothers and wives Lets not forget ‘Sweetheart’ who worries every night Mother to her child who worries, hoping he’ll be alright Never judge on what is right and what is wrong The world is a long way from singing a harmonic song Thank you for the efforts of the brave Hopefully one day its your life I will be able to save Come home safe to your worried mother The day will be soon to embrace one another. God bless.