One Soldiers Prayer

One Soldiers Prayer

As I lay in the battlefield,
One cold dark night,
I'm so scared, I can hardly breathe.

Nothing but darkness,
As far as I can see.
My heart beating so hard,
It feels like it's going to explode.

I think to myself,
It's far too quiet in the night.
I begin looking for stars,
Only clouds I see.

I pray to my God,
He'll watch over me.
Keep me strong and brave.
As others lives depend on me,
Please don't let me fail.

Off in the distance,
A bright flash of light,
Followed by a mighty roar.

It's only a thunderstorm.
I'm glad it's not more.
Some nights all I hear,
Are the sounds of gunfire,
followed by explosions.

But I'm one of God's soldiers
Need I say more?
I'll stay brave until the end.

For now I'll just say, AMEN.


by: Mary Eaton