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In heat and cold they dig foxholes and try to get some sleep
As sandstorms blow, they’re on the go with grit between their teeth
Once girls and boys who played with toys but now the games are real
As they breathe each breath they look at death with backbones made of steel
While bullets fly, bombs light the sky and missiles find their mark
They search to see the enemy and what’s lurking in the dark
They eat MRE’s , drive Humvees and slosh through mud and rain
Ride ships, or tanks without much thanks ‘til they are home again
They don’t leave their own, they bring them home and sometime pay the price
In air, sea or land they take command with uncommon sacrifice
As B2’s fly across the sky the world is now more free
In war and strife they risk their life to give all men liberty
They pray to God on foreign sod and think of those they love
While we at home are free to roam as our flag unfurls above
Without much sleep they promise to keep the noble goal in sight
They answered the call and risked their all while we slept safe last night
Sue Ikerd
4-5-03
