Soldiers

i wrote this poem for my cousin during his first tour of iraq.

across the oceans
in a far away land
you're fighting for freedom
united you stand

for hundreds of years
you've all had one goal
to keep loved ones safe
and protect every soul

day in and day out
no cease to the fight
you must carry on
long into the night

so many have died
fighting for the cause
honoring this land
and all of it's laws

for this we're so greatful
and this one thing we pray
for your safe return
to your family some day