my soldier ...

the gift of a soldier guards my day
offers me hope I will be okay
guided protected I am free to go
this the freedom my soldier shows
for every step this soldier takes
freedom is found for me to make
a life to live my heart's desire
my soldier stands between me and fire

I offer my love to the soldier I see
for giving my life the ability to be
whatever I choose whatever the day
I can live my life free to pray
may it never be taken for granted by me
the gift of the soldier keeping me free -

written, revised with love from a friend, 4-25-2012      NBS

may we never forget what our soldiers give -
I thank you, I am grateful, for all of you -