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A SOLDIERS POEM



Twas the night before christmas,

they lived all alone,

in a one bedroom house made of

plaster and stone.



I had come down the chimney

with presents to give,

and to see just who

in this home did live.



I looked all about

a strange sight I did see,

no tinsel, no presents,

not even a tree.



NO stocking by mantle,

just boots filled with sand,

on the wall hung pictures

of far distant lands.



With medals and badges,

awards of all kinds,

a sober thought

came through my mind.



For this house was different,

it was dark and dreary,

I found the home of a soldier,

once I could see clearly.



The soldier lay sleeping,

silent, alone,

curled up on floor

in this one bedroom home.



The face was so gentle,

the room in such disorder,

not how I pictured

a united states soldier.



Was this the hero

of whom I'd just read?

Curled up on a poncho,

the floor for a bed?



I realized the families

that I saw this night,

owed their lives to these soldiers

who were willing to fight.



Soon round the world,

the children would play,

and grownups would celebrate

a bright christmas day.



They all enjoyed freedom

each month of the year,

because of the soldiers,

like the one lying here.



I couldn't help wonder

how many lay alone,

on a cold christmas eve

in land far from home.



The very thought

brought a tear to my eye,

I dropped to my knees

and started to cry.



The soldier awakened

and I heard a rough voice,

"Santa don't cry,

this life is my choice;



I fight for freedom,

I don't ask for more,

My life is my God,

My country, My corps."



The soldier rolled over

and drifted to sleep,

I couldn't control it.

I continued to weep.



I kept watch for hours,

so silent and still

and we both shivered

from the cold night's chill.



I didn't want to leave

on that cold, dark, night,

this guardian of honor

so willing to fight.



Then the soldier rolled over,

with a voice soft and pure,

whispered, "Carry on Santa,

It's christmas day, all is secure."



One look at my watch,

and I knew he was right.

"Merry Christmas my friend,

and to all a good night."