Their Sleep's a Storm

Marilyn Ann Francis Admin · May 15, 2012 · THEIR SLEEP'S A STORM ARMED FORCES DAY MAY 19TH. > Sleeping in a muddy trench. > Our heroes breathing filthy stench. > Or resting in a bed of sand. > Temperatures rising to a crimson red. > Sleep doesn't come easy > Laying on an asphalt road. > With tanks at their feet. > And AMMO their pillow. > Waking all hours when bugles blow. > One eye opened, One eye closed. > Dreaming of the bed you're in tonight. > No matter how lumpy! Oh sweet delight! > A restroom a snack, air conditioning. > Given up so others may hear liberty bells ring. > So when you lay yourself down to sleep. > Pray the Lord their souls to keep. > A cool breeze to float across heir cheek. > And lots of food for them to eat. > Lord keep them safe or cool or warm. > Until they're home, Their Sleep's A Storm....... > > by:MAFLongfellow > > OUR HOME TOWN HEROES . > > THEIR SLEEP'S A STORM > MY SECOND BOOK PUBLISHED THROUGH LULU.COM DEDICATED TO OUR AREA SOLDIERS WHO GAVE ALL.. R.I.P.