DAY ONE: POEMS FOR MILITARY LIFE #1
A Soldiers Tale
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 isnt?
Even close to being worth the pay.
They are brothers and sisters,
Husbands and wives,
They would all give anything
To tuck there kids in at night.
MAKE IT BETTER
"Mommy does Daddy love me?"
A little girl asks.
"Of course he does honey"
"Then why hasn't he come back?"
The mother looks down
Smiles at her baby girl
Hoping to erase her frown
She picks her up and swirls
Saying... Daddy went to fight
In a place far away
He went to stand for what’s right
So lets send our love his way
And write him a letter tonight
Hoping Daddy will be home before long
To hold us safe in his arms
That’s right where we belong
There’s no reason for alarm
Our love is that strong
Out in the battlefield
A man reads a letter
He touches the gun he must ware
And vows silently it will be better
He will be home before long
To hold them in his arms
That’s right where they belong
There will be no reason for alarm
The love they have is that strong.
MY SON, MY HERO
Words of wisdom, what can I say, my child is leaving for Iraq today.
He asks me for solace, comfort and love,
I ask for strength and courage from my Father above,
for he's going to a dangerous place and tells me Mom, I'm scared.
I tell him god is watching your backside, son and you two will always be paired.
I tell him I'm praying for him constantly, but then he says, Mom, pray for us all,
So tonight when I bow my head, my promise to my hero, upon God, I will call.
He's my hero, but he's my baby, too.
Taking his life into his hands while protecting me and you.
Those who think we shouldn't be there, I've got this to say to you:
He's a hero, and though you don't deserve it, he will fight and might die for you.
I've never been a letter-writer, but a new task I partake.
To be sure my soldier boy knows he is remembered, no mistake.
I'll remind him that our hearts are with him, every minute, every day.
Locked inside my heart is his mind, body, soul and right there he will stay.
He's my hero, but he's my baby, too.
Taking his life into his hands while protecting me and you.
He needs to know we will all remember just why he is there.
To lift all our soldiers to our Lord in heaven, for His great abundant care.
Jesus said greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
So my sons military heart in service to his country he did lend.
What can I possibly give my soldier, in return for what he's given me?
In the beginning I gave him life, but in the end he makes me free.
Some mothers won't get to welcome home their soldier boys,
Just a flag-draped coffin, lots of tears, but not from tears of joy.
We must not forget to pray for their helpless broken hearts.
For the pain of final separation when their precious one departs.
Christian is a man, a soldier, and my beloved son.
With military expertise and God's guiding hand, he will find this war is won.
So Lord God, I plead for thee to keep my soldier safe, healthy and strong,
and let him come home, he and his buddies, when their work is finally done.
DAY ONE: POEMS FOR MILITARY LIFE #2 DAY ONE: POEMS FOR MILITARY LIFE #2
A Military Wife in the Army of One
You aren't issued with the uniform, boots and weapon,
But you are one lady no one should step on.
It usually goes with this ring, I thee wed,
But add in even if it means me in an empty bed.
And the weeks in the field with many late nights,
Which will at some point lead to fights.
Yes, a military wife is courageous and strong,
Even when the days seem so long.
When you feel like you are at your wits end,
You suck it up and start to mend.
You learn the Army language,
All those acronyms, how can I manage.
PX, AAFES, LES, MOS - the list goes on and on,
All those letters would make an ordinary woman yawn.
But those letters are part of your life,
The life of a proud military wife.
You move too much and decorate too little,
Because you always seem to leave in the middle.
Do not get too settled and make lots of friends
Because home is wherever the Army sends.
And then one day the orders come down,
Your husband soon will be leaving town.
Up to 365 days or until mission complete
You know your heart just skipped a beat.
You stare at the orders in front of you,
This was a possibility you always knew.
Now life takes on new meaning
And the tears start streaming.
You hug each other tight and kiss farewell,
How you feel, words could never tell.
You go back to an empty home,
And try not to sit by the phone.
You wait, wonder and worry,
And hope this year goes by in a hurry.
Things are different now.
You will do things you once did not know how.
Yellow ribbons are a new accessory,
You make your outfit match- it is a necessity
You cry when the National Anthem is played,
And you get your child that much needed band-aid.
You have your daily chores, as always,
Except now you are the only one to sweep the hallways.
You are the only one
But you do it and try to have fun.
You say your prayers and wish on a star in the sky,
When he is back in your arms, you will forget the year that went by.
And you will think how strong you had become,
When you were truly the army of one.
Heroism and Bravery
"Why is it so cold?"
An innocent girl asks
She wouldn't understand
It's what the world masks.
She doesn't know why
Why everyone seems to cry
It's something few understand
Why men must be sent to die.
In a desert far away
Heroes stand strong and tall
Though dirtied with life
The men are brave through it all.
Perhaps this is what is needed
A little discipline and war
To make some people realize
Life won't be like before.
Brave men die far away
Protecting us from harm
A young man looks down
He forgot his good luck charm.
In an instant his life is gone
Torn away from the ground
In the distance a man lies fallen
With his hands and feet bound.
In a world far from war
People cannot see
What these men do
Their heroism and bravery.
So when the girl asks
"Why is it so cold?"
It's because of the men
That we can no longer hold.
The Silent Ranks
I wear no uniforms, no blues or greens.
But, I am in the military, in the ranks rarely seen.
I have no rank upon my shoulders. Salutes I do not give.
But in the military world is where I live and am rarely seen.
I am not in the chain of command, orders I do not give or get.
But my husband is the one who does, this I can not forget.
I am not the one who fires a weapon, Who puts his life on the line.
But my job is just as tough, I'm the one who is always left behind.
My husband is a patriot, a brave and pride filled man.
And the call to serve his country not all can understand.
Behind the lines, I see things needed to keep this country free.
My husband makes the sacrifice, but so do my kids and me.
I love the man I married. The military is his life.
So I pledge to support my hero and stand among the silent ranks known as
THE MILITARY WIFE.
If I ever go to war...
If I ever go to war Mom, Please don't be afraid.
There are some things I must do, To keep the promise that I made.
I'm sure there will be some heartache, And I know that you'll cry tears,
But your son is a Soldier now, Mom, There is nothing you should fear
If I ever go to war Dad, I know that you'll be strong.
But you won't have to worry, Cause you taught me right from wrong.
You kept me firmly on the ground, yet still taught me how to fly.
Your son is a Soldier now Dad, I love you Hooah, Even if I die.
If I ever go to war Bro, There are some things I want to say.
You've always had my back, and I know it's my time to repay.
You'll always be my daybreak, through all of life's dark clouds,
Your brother is a Soldier now, Bro, I promise I'll make you proud.
If I ever go to war Sis, don't you worry bout me,
I always looked out for you, but I can't do that anymore
Cause I'm a big bro to all in America.
I love you so much and you know that, Your brothers a soldier now Sis,
So wipe your eyes, I'll be fine even if I die.
If I ever go to war my Friends, We'll never be apart,
Though we may not meet again, I'll hold you in my heart.
Remember all the times we had, Don't let your memories cease,
Your friend is a Soldier now, Dear Friend, And I'll die to bring you peace.
And when I go to heaven, And see that pearly gate,
I'll gladly decline entrance, Then stand my post and wait.
I'm sorry Sir I can't come in, I'm sort of in a bind,
You see I'm still a Soldier Sir, So I can't leave them behind
Deployment Prayer
Dear Lord:
Give me the strength to say goodbye. Hold back the tear in my eye.
Cure my insomnia so that I may sleep alone. Give me a reason to awake when I've none.
Dear Lord:
Please help me pace myself. Allow me to turn to you for help,
And please let me be strong for him, Even if I've reached the brim.
Dear Lord:
Please make time go fast. I don't know how long I can last.
This is the hardest time of my life, But this is my job: the soldier's wife.
Dear Lord:
Let them all stay strong. Give them the will to go on,
And Lord, Please bring back all our men. In the name of our country. Amen.
The Soldier's Spouse Creed
I am in love with a United States Soldier. I will support him in his defense of the Constitution of the United States of America. And I will understand that he must obey the orders of those appointed over him. I represent the true backbone and fighting spirit of the Army. And for those who have served before me I salute you with all the strength and loyalty my heart can muster. I proudly stand by the one I love with Honor, Courage and Commitment. I am committed to support my soldier and the United States Army.
Postage Stamp Position Meanings
Right side up=business
Upside down=lovesick, lonesome or I love you
Sideways, head to the right=love &kisses
Sideways, head to the left=I promise not to leave you :-)
Diagonal, towards the right=Won't you marry me?
Diagonal, towards the left=Yes, I will
THE MILITARY WIFE’S LIFE
The military wife has so much to bear,
She's everything at once, no one could compare,
When God made her, he had perfection in mind,
For nowhere on Earth is another of her kind,
She leads a life not many choose to,
For her job is the hardest in the military to do,
She is courageous and strong, one would say made of steel,
But way deep down is a heart that can feel,
She stands by her husband, so proud and so tall,
And waits many night by the phone for a call,
She's Mommy and Daddy all rolled into one,
She'll never rest easy until her job's done,
She sits all alone and in silence she weeps,
Did I do a good job, is my family okay?
But deep in her heart she knows that it's true,
God is right beside her helping her through...
My Daddy is a Soldier
My daddy is a soldier
he’s often gone away
to some far off country
where he has to stay.
I really miss my daddy
and I’m not sure what he does
except he helps other people
who need him very much.
At night when I say my prayers
I ask to keep daddy safe
so that he can come home to us
and sit in his favorite place.
Some nights I can hear mommy cry
when she thinks I’m asleep
I know she misses daddy
and her sadness hurts real deep.
I know that a day may come
when daddy won’t come home
and it scares me even thinking
that we will be alone.
My daddy is a soldier
he’s often gone away
And I am so very proud of him
each and every day.
Come home to us daddy
When your job is done
I know that those people needed you
But they aren’t the only ones.
A MILITARY WIFES PRAYER
At night when I crawl into bed;
My lonely pillow 'neath my head;
I close my eyes and say a prayer;
"God keep him safe way over there;
And make me strong so I wont cry;
It's kind of hard to be alone ;
To teach the kids when there half grown;
With out the strength of a fathers hand;
To guide them in this troubled land;
And God will you please let him know;
How much we love and miss him so."
And then I feel across the bed;
to where he use to lay his head.
And whisper to the evening air;
"Good night my darling way over there."
