Tribute To A Soldier

                                                     A brave and determined soldier
                                                     in a lonely, distant land
                                                     with his gear on his back
                                                     and his weapon in his hand

                                                     He follows his instincts
                                                     although the elements are rough
                                                     with a hunger in his stomach
                                                     he's grown patient and tough

                                                     He knows his job well
                                                     and does it best as he can
                                                     he hasn't slept in quite a while
                                                     sleep's not part of the plan

                                                     His mind wonders back
                                                     to his home faraway
                                                     those beautiful, smiling faces
                                                     are the highlight of his day

                                                     That sweet, little baby
                                                      he hasn't even seen it yet
                                                      he longs to hold it so
                                                      and knows it's grown quite a bit

                                                     Then back to work he goes
                                                      with war there's no end
                                                      he'll hold on to his thoughts
                                                      until he sees them again

                                                     The determination in his heart
                                                      has become mighty strong
                                                      to fight for what he believes in
                                                      and everything he's known

                                                      The price for freedom
                                                       he's willing to give his all
                                                       in the eyes of his country
                                                       he's a man quite tall

                                                       His reason for being there
                                                       the old red, white and blue
                                                       and that makes him a soldier
                                                       through and through

                                                       Susie Swanson, 2010

I know it's early but Happy Memorial Day to everyone and let's not forget the reason for it..
I may be gone fron Blogger for a little while. My brother is back in the hospital with hurting in his chest again..They are running tests to see what it may be..He's the one that had By Pass Heart Surgery back in February..He was doing really good and went back to work a month ago.. But with this type of surgery, who knows what can happen..I personally think they (the doctors) push things along a little to fast..Of course like everything else, modern day medicine has come a long way.. Please keep him in your prayers and May God Bless..Susie