The Reason
JD Garrett
The life
of a Soldier is uncertain and grim.
Their
pride in their work pushes people from them.
Having a
duty to Country, Family and Self.
But when
done with their duty, they are put on the shelf.
In those
times of crisis, when citizens run scared,
And the
electorate founders, confusion fills the air.
On whom
do they call? They who created this
mess.
Why, the
brave, silent Soldier. Once again to
face death.
So sit
there my friends, in your warm cozy places.
With the
home fires warming your bright shining faces.
Never
give them a thought, out in the cold, deadly night.
See,
while you sit there at home, their job is to fight.
For what
we believe in, the right to be free.
To
control ones own destiny. The right to
be ME.
To CHOOSE
to be a Soldier or to sit warm at home.
This is
why they sit in the cold dark……alone.
The life
of a Soldier is lonesome within.
The next
time you see one,
Smile. Shake their hand. Say, “Thank You”.
We
wouldn’t be here, but for them!
© J D Garrett