The Soldiers Are Away-A Tribute

Kirk Carter@ Chew Bear Productions@ Copyright 2014

THE SOLDIERS ARE AWAY

A TRIBUTE

Firefight just over the hill, a Casein's appeal;

With quiet returning and bodies lay burning

From a battle of quest, of being one's best;
Being heavy of chest, as we lay our soldier's to rest.

And movement of time, another wall they climb;

To toil deep in battle, they get back in the saddle.

Life, limb, and foe, only the soldier will know;

Carrying his brothers home, he stands all alone.

For protection of country, our freedom they secure;
For those missing in action, their purpose so endure.

Their valor is amazing, while the fire lines are blazing;

Never question how or shall, they never throw in the towel.

Put life on the line, for the sake of mankind;

Provoked by the people, who live under the steeple.

To bring another day, to the American way;
Soldiers to the light, freedom gets to stay.

So, pause for a moment, hand over heart please;
For those of faith, please get on your knees!

They gave their life for you and the red, white, and blue;

We see freedom today, but soldiers have passed away.

A constant role, for every living soul;

They have gone, and we must move on.

Thanks for taking the lead...bless you...Godspeed;

For the soldiers who are away, on this most honored Memorial Day!

                                                                                                            Kirk Carter                               

                                                                                                            Memorial Day 2014