Soldier

Walking through the desert
With dirt on his shirt
Bags underneath his eyes
From being sleep deprived
On a mission
While you're out fishing
You get 8 hours of sleep
He spends hours in heat
You complain about life
While he's sleeping with a knife
Each day you struggle to get out of bed
While he is having bullets fly past his head
In our daily lives we struggle with so little
While our soldiers risk their lives
Even while leaving their wives
At home to wait
You're out hoping that fish will take the bait
Next time you see a soldier
Tap him/her on the shoulder
And thank them for protecting you

Reviews

[Jerryyoung1z]

Our heroes; soldiers. They kill just so we could live. Most never realise the sacrifices they make. Going out there with no guarantee of ever returning...wow, what bravery. Well penned writing

[The Traveler]

Thank you for taking your time to read and comment.

[Jerryyoung1z]

You're welcome