Friday, September 21, 2007

A Soldier's Prayer

It's time to sleep
I've been relieved

My rifle at my side
My knife in it's sheath

Lord let me live another day
As I put myself in harms way

I made my choice, I took the oath
I stand for freedom, but I don't boast

My God, my country, my family
The things I hold so dear

With these all on my side
There's nothing for me to fear

But if I should fall before my next relief
I will stand before you Lord with honor and dignity

So, while I'm here please make me strong
To fight the battles and right what's wrong

God Bless America

by Jesse J. Sparks

1 comment:

Jesse Sparks Sr said...

I hope people like the poem. I wrote it for my daughter, a Marine (yes, I know. she's not a soldier, she's a Marine). I wanted to encompass all branches of our armed forces, and give a heartfelt thank you for your service.