AFGHANISTAN

(Or occasional emotional reactions of those who wait)

 

Soldier’s with wives and Army Brats …

Pioneers with coon skin hats …

Adventure Spirit – away they go!

Hard to understand and know …

Why a man must do these things, must place themselves in danger!

Service given not to wives, but often to a stranger!

 

Abandoned often years ago, in heart and soul was I

Had naught to do but carry on, and try hard not to cry.

To trust in God and roll up sleeves, and tackle what’s ahead,

Be thankful for the years I’d had, and for my daily bread.

 

Protect him, God, your gift of love, and bring him home to me.

I’ve been neglectful many times, trying to break free  ---

Ah, dear God, please hold my heart, and help me through each day …

And if some time and heart is left, then teach me once again,

To play.