[SWHouston]

The soldiers life is not for all,
a soldier must be willing to give his all.
He is overworked and underpaid,
a truer patriot was never made.
Ready to go at any time,
wherever there is trouble or the first sign.
His courage and honor are unsurpassed,
ready and willing to complete the task.
Travelling to lands both near and far,
he stands his post and looks at the stars.
Wondering what he might have done,
if he had not chosen to carry a gun.
Remember the next time that you are driving by,
and see the flag flying proud and high.
That somewhere out there a soldier stands,
weary and cold in a foreign land.
Protecting our country from our foes,
standing tall and proud come rain or snow.
Author: SSgt. Scott E Hilligoss