Jon M. Nelson

As we journey through our lives,
We all take separate paths.
Sometimes they're filled with sorrow,
Other times they're full of laughs.
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Once again, it's that time of year,
When the world should be full of cheer.
This is the time for peace and love,
As the angels watch from up above.
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You can't expect me to be something I'm not,
This is who I am and this is what you've got.
I won't pretend to be someone else's dream,
So that I can help with your self-esteem.
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My parent is proudly serving our country,
In order to keep so many of us free.
There are a lot of sacrifices that they're making,
And I know the risks that they're taking.
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You will carry on the family,
When your parents and I are gone.
You were a blessing to us all,
Like a brand new morning dawn.
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I once killed a man in combat,
And it messed with my head.
Even though if I did not do it,
I would now certainly be dead.
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There's only one way to describe them,
In one word it would be brave.
They fought for and served our country,
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I know you may be an angel,
But I cannot see your wings.
Whenever you're around me,
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Every day I have my nose to the grindstone,
Just trying to make myself a decent living.
Now we all know that I am not alone,
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Good times come and they go but my love remains the same,
You'll always be a part of me for this isn't just a game.
I say that I love you, but you say you love me more,
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I wear my blue collar over my red neck,
Working hard to earn that paycheck.
I sometimes feel I'm treated like white trash,
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I've lived life to the fullest,
It's been a long and lonely quest.
I've poured out my heart and soul,
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Even if there are dreams you may chase,
Try to understand that it is not a race.
Pursue your goals at your own set pace,
So that you'll always be in the perfect place.
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Dreams may be shattered, and hearts are broken,
Because sometimes you won't have a choice.
Your thoughts and words should never go unspoken,
As long as you're willing to raise your voice.
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The rose stands for the family with faith and love for those who serve,
They're held with the highest respect for that's what they deserve.

A yellow ribbon is for the loyalty waiting for those serving abroad,
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Monsters are very real,
We hear about them every day.
They don't hide under your bed,
They appear in many ways.
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A child is precious and should be treated as such,
They should be held and caressed with a gentle touch.
A child is the future and should be shown the way,
They should be taught by the things we do and say.
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A friend will help lift you up,
When you're knocked to the ground.
A friend will stand by your side,
When no one else will be around.
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'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the camp,
The soldiers had changed out of clothes that were damp.
Our weapons were slung and held at the ready,
Although it was Christmas, we still stood rock steady.
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Now I lay me down to sleep,
And hope my dreams are thoughtful and deep.
I pray that tonight I'm not awaken,
By bombs exploding and the ground shakin'.
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