Fallen Soldier Poem

Today is November 11th, remembrance day. I have decided to post a very nice poem written by Angela Goodwin. This poem truly touched my heart. The way she wrote it, and defined a soldier, makes me realise what these fallen soldiers did for us, and our country. I hope you enjoy it like I did.

A Soldier

There is discipline in a soldier you can see it when he walks,

There is honor in a soldier you hear it when he talks.

There is courage in a soldier you can see it in his eyes,

There is loyalty in a soldier that he will not compromise.

There is something in a soldier that makes him stand apart,

There is strength in a soldier that beats from his heart.

A soldier isn't a title any man can be hired to do,

A soldier is the soul of that man buried deep inside of you.

A soldier's job isn't finished after an 8 hour day or a 40 hour week,

A soldier is always a soldier even while he sleeps.

A soldier serves his country first and his life is left behind,

A soldier has to sacrifice what comes first in a civilian's mind.

If you are civilian -I am saying this to you.....next time you see a soldier,

remember what they do. A Soldier is the reason our land is 'Home of the free',

A soldier is the one that is brave protecting you and me.

If you are a soldier -I am saying this to you.....

Thank God for EVERY SOLDIER

Thank God for what YOU do!