Alone in the night

Alone in the night
You listen, study and watch
The cold air bites at your skin
And all that surrounds you stops
Your waiting for silence to find you
Praying for warmth and rest
But with 34 men set behind you
You know what you must do next
Lay still like a faithful guard dog
Watchful like a wolf on the prowl
Pray that your mind won't deceive you
For only your wits and your rifle you have now