The Soldier In You

Although he never was able To fight with gun in hand, This man would die for his country In attempt to make you understand. How much the men and women of war Mean to your very lives, Support them and pray for them For they determine if your freedom survives. He writes of war With words that make you feel, All the confusion, the pain, the fear He brings it to you making it very real. He wages his own war Inside his heart and soul, The black abyss always near Blacker than that of coal. So many trials he has survived None in which he asked for, He fought and overcame Much like his ancestors before. He is there watching over us Quiet and strong, Ready to battle the enemies Threatening to do us wrong. Eventually every soldier Must let go and give up the fight, For you have done your very best Doing what you believed is right. Someday that time will come I hope that I will be near, For then it will be my turn To wipe away that single tear. The one trickling down your cheek The one that held all your pain, It will forever be gone You will be at peace once again. Never losing your faith In the red, white, and blue, God will take you home for He too Sees the soldier in you.