Our Soldiers

They serve our needs, protect our shores
Ready for action to face the hoards
Those hoards who threaten our way of life
Cause all the nations trouble and strife

Most have families, husbands or wives
Many have children they’ve left behind
To assure these families will survive
These wonderful people risk their lives

Thought of death are pushed aside
All dangers taken in their stride
The ultimate price that some will pay
Breaks hearts of families every day

Some return with shattered bones
They’re always welcome to our homes
 Others return with shattered lives
Their damage hidden deep inside

Damage like this may often be
The kind of damage our eyes can’t see
Look with your heart and give a smile
For you they have walked those extra miles

Arthur Val Hoolachan © Dec’ 2011