BROTHER YOU WERE A VALIANT SOLDIER
You were so young and oh so ready
Nerves of steel, young and steady
One day you chose to step forward
I am going to be a Soldier, You gave the word
Mom and Dad had no idea what your were going into.
But you said, " don't worry, I do this to protect you."
You were gone for only a short time
to learn the basics, learn the soldiers rhyme
You came home proudly, all dressed in blue
The hometown cheered as you passed through
Then the orders came, they said your time has come
Your orders are " you are going to Viet Nam
You fought a war so valiantly, you lost so many friends
Never in a million years, did you know how it would end
After much fighting, blood, sweat, death and tears
You were spared among others, never forgetting the years
Nights you cried out for your fallen comrades
Family feeling helpless, only worried we would make you sad
So many things you have locked up inside
Feelings and emotions you have tried to hide
My brother I know you, It was not what you planned when you left home
But you came back strong and proud knowing no more you would roam
You see today the images of your fallen friends,
Their belongings were boxed up.
It was all that was left of them, sent home for family to see
What those who fought a war so valiantly
Praise God today, we understand your heartache and why
You sometimes sit and ponder of days gone by
We love you for what you have given to others over the years
While deep inside you fought so hard not to let your memories
give way to tears.
Be proud of your serving your Country, the lives you have saved
It is a road to freedom, for other you have paved.
With love forever and gratitude I send this
Forever in my heart, I love you, from your Sis.
[ I reprint this in honor of my brother ]
~ J ~ K ~ 2
