Soldier's Creed by Mark Spencer

I was not born a soldier Lord,
Though that is what I do.
I risk the life you've given me
To see the battle through.

But it is peace, for which I fight,
For liberty I stand.
I pray that when the battle ends,
The world will understand.

And if they put an end to war,
My duty will be done.
Then I shall shed this uniform,
And put away my gun.

For on the day my journey ends,
A new one will begin.
And Lord, I hope I'll have the chance
To walk with you again.

Amen.

Terrie* (67.187.237.233) -- Saturday, March 29 2008, 09:30 pm

Amen---
these words carry us inside a soldiers heart--
the infinite carvings burned in our soul that connects us to another unknown, knowing that they pay the price with their life for our freedom..
thank you for sharin'
{tear drop falls}

shiloh (66.24.112.118) -- Monday, March 31 2008, 12:31 am

This is very well written...
While I have had problems in the pst with the idea of our people being in combat, I think that the attitude of this poem is totally beautiful, and well worth the time spent in reading and appreciating it. peace...

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