SOLDIER

                                                SOLDIER

                    I am an American soldier,  born in the land of the free
                    I was chosen to protect the freedom of those like you and me
                    I will do my best to stand tall, steadfast and bold
                    I have courage, pride and honor that I bravely uphold

                    I will face each enemy and put forth all that I can give
                    I will stand and sacrifice so that others may live
                    I carry in my heart what others will never see
                    I live with the memories of what a war can be

                    I watch each day as others around me slowly fall
                    I wait ready and willing to answer my call
                    I am a father, brother, husband. soldier and son
                    I will stay here till the final battle is done

                    I do not have a choice in the things that I must  do
                    I proudly stand up for the red, white and blue
                    I lie down at night and silently pray
                    I will wake tomorrow to see another day

                    I use my helmet as a pillow, my gun as a shield
                    I am one among thousands  on this battlefield
                    I dream of family and loved ones left behind
                    I keep them close in the corners of my mind

                    I face  each day as best I can
                    I do what I must and  try to understand
                    I will give my life, my heart and my soul to be
                  An American soldier back home in the land of the free.