Lonely Soldier

This is a poem I wrote quite a while ago. I'm sure some have seen it, but it is very strong, and really kind of gets to you. I like it, and just wanted to share it again.


Remember to thank your soldiers, wherever and whenever you see them. They give it all, to protect your freedom.

Lonely Soldier

A lonely solder

Stands tall, strong, and true.

He's come home from fighting

For me and for you.

There's no crowd to meet him

No thunderous applause.

No one cheers his welcome

As he stops to pause.

He eyes search the room

For a familiar face.

If there's someone he knows

That locks to his gaze.

Then he sees that face

Staring into his eyes.

A face filled with joy!

A face that cries.

He drops his bag

And his strides become fast.

She rushes to his arms, saying -

"You're home! safe at last!!"

Some stop to look

And some eyes start to mist.

They suddenly realize

The hero in their midst.

And now someone claps

And they all start to cheer.

This brave and true soldier

Holding his wife so dear.

The lonely soldier 

Is lonely no more.

So many are glad

He's returned to their shore.

Someone hands him his bag

Another shakes his hand

"Thank you, Soldier

For fighting for our land."

As the soldier and wife

Start to walk to the door

The cheering grows louder

And bags drop to the floor.

This soldier's a hero

Who gave all for our land.

He'd have given his life

On some foreign strand.

Thank your soldiers

For their great sacrifice.

Because for your freedoms

They pay the price.

Make today count!

Always,

~ Amanda ♥