He heard the call upon his heart
To stand and serve, for justice fight
Fueled by something deep within
Passion, honor, might
With raised right hand he pledged an oath
To support, defend, obey
Unknown future opens wide
Commitment come what may
Blur of training, blood and sweat
Days rush into years
Once young and fresh, the face of a boy
Now stained with loss and tears
Flash of mission, loss of brothers
Fueled forward by the pain
Mission minded heart returns
Recall your victories gained
Glance in mirror, see the boy
Brave man stands firm and tall
Remember those you’re fighting for
Frontlines for one and all
A soldier then, a strong man now
Your love knows who you are
Broken pieces mended when
You follow the Morning Star.
(Dedicated to my husband.)
(Revelation 22:16 Jesus said I am… the Bright Morning Star)