A Soldier's Christmas
***And all is secure.............
T'was the night before Christmas...He 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 house did live.
I looked all about, a strange sight I did see
No tinsel, no presents...Not even a tree.
No stockings by mantle, Just boots filled with sand
And on the wall pictures of far distant lands
With medals and badges, Awards of all kinds
A sobering thought came to my mind
For this house was different, So dark and dreary
The home of a Soldier, Now I could see clearly
The Soldier lay sleeping, silent, alone
Curled up on the floor in this one bedroom home
The face was so gentle, The room in such disorder
Not how I pictured a Untied 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 grown-ups 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 a 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 dont' ask for more
My life is my God...my Country, my Corps"
The Soldier rolled over and soon 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 evening's chill
I didn't want to leave on that cold, dark night
This Guradian of Honor, So willing to fight
The 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, I knew he was right
"Merry Christmas, my friend, And to all a Good Night"
This poem was written by a Marine, stationed in Okinawa, Japan
The following is his request....It seems pretty reasonable:
"Please, would you do me a favor and sent his to as many people as you can? Christmas is coming soon and some credit is due our U. S. Servicemen and Women for our being able to celebrate these festivities."
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