Into the night a soldier will go.
Clearing houses and roads don’t you know?
He zigs to the left and zags to the right.
Ensuring safety all through the night.

For the moment.
Not a bad guy was stirring.
Not even a mouse.

Assault bags full of treats.
From loved ones back home.
Fills the belly’s of these warriors all alone.

They live for the mission.
Hour by hour.
The blissful peace that is for the moment.
Ends with a shot midst their roaming

When the dust is settled.
And all is well.
The soldier drives on as he always will.

The reality of it is.
They know where they are.
And believe in what they do.
Give them credit when credit is due.

Goodnight Soldiers and Merry Christmas.
From one soldier to another.
I wish you well.

© American Soldier 2006

Filed under: General

7 Responses to “A Soldier’s Christmas Tale.”

1. Kat in GA: A Soldiers' Angel Says:
   

   MERRY CHRISTMAS, A.S. & FAMILY!!! WE APPRECIATE YOU!

   Posted on December 25th, 2006 at 9:18 am | Link
2. ~K Says:
   

   MERRY CHRISTMAS A.S. I hope you and yours get every gift your hearts desire.

   Posted on December 25th, 2006 at 10:23 am | Link
3. yankeemom Says:
   

   Merry Christmas, AS! Many Blessings to you and your family ~

   Posted on December 25th, 2006 at 10:33 am | Link
4. Caty Says:
   

   Often today I have thought about our warriors who are away from home right now. What you have written here adds more images to those thoughts. I am so grateful that they are willing to do what they do. While there may not be much merry in their Christmas, they help to ensure it is there for the rest of us. For that they have my eternal gratitude.

   Thank you AS for all that you do. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

   Posted on December 25th, 2006 at 4:01 pm | Link
5. Donna Says:
   

   A belated Merry Christmas AS and Family and to all of our troops! May God be with you all and thanks for your selfless sacrifice for us here at home!

   Great poem AS!!

   Posted on December 25th, 2006 at 10:19 pm | Link
6. Rosemary Says:
   

   Merry Christmas, yourself, Soldier! Pray all is well.

   Posted on December 25th, 2006 at 10:51 pm | Link
7. Margie Says:
   

   From a mother who has a son in IRaq

   What a great way to say it
   Merry Christmas

   To you all thanks for all you do and done.
   and for the selfless sacrifices for us here back home.

   Thank YOU

   Gods speed of your safe and quick return home

   Margie

   Posted on January 5th, 2007 at 7:03 am | Link

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