A Soldier's Poem

Blue as his eyes almost darker is the suit
With arrows on his arms as stripes
they stand for his rank that he has earned.

He is there with feet together and arms at his side
broad shoulders are there to hold him up
as he stands at attention along with his men.

From the beginning to the end of a battle
he does not fallow those in front
but, leads them forward with honor and integrity.

He is honoring his family by serving
but also protecting their lives and rights as Americans.
He is ready to lay down his life for them if he has to.

When she first met him he was just a boy
thinking about what he could do to have fun
only worrying about the present not the future

He would go out with his friends all day and night
but tried not to get in trouble because he had a good heart
but he was naive before he joined the service and didn't know differently

Now she sees him as a grown man
who is willing to lay down his life for his family
and is now worrying about his families future rather then having fun.

He is not here with her but is out there in the world
His family and friends honor him by wearing his rings and medals
and raising their hands with burning candles for his brothers who have fallen

She has seen him in the photos he has sent her
but, she can see him in every person in uniform
his blond hair, blue eyes, and his never ending smile.

Each day she wishes he could come to her open arms
because all she ever wants is him to come home to be safe.
To be safe with in her arms and for that kiss she longs for.