They signed up to serve,
Some not getting what they bargained for.
All of them scared
To be called to war.
They fight for our country,
The give us freedom and rights,
They are constantly putting
Their lives on the line.
They are tired and weary,
Looking over their shoulders all the time.
Sometimes too scared to relax enough
To get some much needed rest at night
How long is it going to take
To bring our soldiers home?
It makes you wonder,
Will we ever know?
They have families that miss them
Every minute of the day,
This certainly isn’t
Even close to being worth the pay.
They are brothers and sisters,
Husbands and wives,
They would all give anything
To tuck their kids in at night.
Wow, Kristi! Having loved ones in Iraq right now myself, I also thank you for such a beautiful poem. it is well written and speaks beyond it's words - well done! ! ~Ray
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I would like to translate this poem
Young, full of live, a bright beginning: A Soldier giving ALL his best for us. We can never thank them enough, never repay what they've lost. Thanks!