Remember

Remember

A letter a note to America and her civilians from a soldier serving his country from far far away

Oh civilians, safely residing within your homes, do you remember me?
This present war the battles I've fought your eyes do not see.

This country I have chosen to serve
To protect to defend her
So your support is what I deserve

The heat of battle raging all around
Here in a time of war brotherhood is quickly formed
The losses we suffer so profound

An enemy ambush in the dark of night
We all stood ready to protect to defend our brothers-in-arms
Stood ready to fight

My friend standing next to me I saved his life
Shielded him from the fire of the enemy
But for this I paid the ultimate price.

Now mortally wounded, is all the lieutenant would say
As I prepare to die
This is to God I pray

Send my love to my loved ones so dear
Pour down your grace upon my comrades
Whether they be far or near

Oh God of heaven and earth
Hear my heart's plea
Help them to understand
Help them to see.

The ultimate sacrifice that I made
The family that I left behind
So that freedom's light will not fade

I now close my prayer in peace
I have given my all
To God my spirit I release

Oh civilians I just died for you
Protecting defending the way of freedom
So this is what you can do

Remember to support us all during times of war
Remember to support us even in times of peace
Remember to support us forevermore

Oh civilians safely residing within your homes do you remember me?
This present war the battles I've fought your eyes do not see.

A poem I wrote to help me Remember freedom is not free.