I am an usher in my church,
And attend mass every week,
I enjoy helping my church,
And joining those who are meek,

At Christmas mass one person stood out,
In the entire congregation,
He was a soldier in uniform,
Who came to join the celebration…

He was young and handsome,
And appeared brave and fearless,
Standing erect in his uniform,
He was doing a job that is ageless…

He was protecting our country,
And for freedom he did stand,
This young and noble soldier,
I felt the strength shaking his hand…

I wished him “Merry Christmas,”
And his Mom’s eyes filled with tears,
She knew her son was noble,
And he put aside his own fears…

Seeing his Mom’s eyes,
I became emotional too,
I was happy I got out the words,
But couldn’t finish what I started to do…

I wanted to assure him I was supporting his troops,
I wanted to ask where he was stationed,
And tell him I prayed for every one of them,
While they are protecting our nation…

 
This is based on a true story…..
I got misty when I wrote it….

Bobemakk@optonline.net ©2006