A Hero's Heart

Sitting alone, weapon in hand,...
a battle forthcoming.

A soldier risks it all;
family, friends, themselves,
to do the job required of them.
Such a momentous task,
with so few returns;
clothes, some pay, food,
and, sometimes,
little to no recognition.
And it's time that changed,......

I am able to sit and write
a note of thanks
because all soldiers gave
their most precious gift;
they gave their all,
so I may try to find a way in words
to thank them for their sacrifice.

As I write this, I sit and think
how a person could so readily give
that part of themselves for
our freedom. I feel inadequate
for I feel their calling is far beyond
my comprehension.

The best that I can do
is offer to the soldier,
the hero,
these small phrases;

-God bless all of you.

-Thank you for your sacrifice.

-This country is better off with you as our guardians.

-May you all come home safe and soon.

May all of our heroes know
that we are grateful,
and that they be treated
with compassion and understanding.

A man sits in his room, crying,
trying to find a way to say
Thank You
to all our troops so far away.......