AMERICAN SOLDIER I AM

I sleep in fox holes With too little to eat; I stand at my post In cold, heat or sleet; My Dad stood watch in the jungles of Nam A faithful American Soldier---I Am. I'm here by my own choice I'm here day and night--- My Gramps died at Pearl Harbor On that now fateful night. I'm taking my turn for one and all Making sure that Old Glory shall never fall. I'm away from my dear family My own kids and my home, My wife sends me pictures Often I'm afraid and alone. All I ask is that you pray for this son of Uncle Sam A dedicated and faithful American Soldier---I Am. 2012 by Douglas Raymond Rose Member Academy of American Poets