It is the pitch black dark of night, but fear not, for I am here.
It is the cold dead of winter, but fear not, for I am here.
It is the scalding heat of summer, but fear not, for I am here.
It is a thunderous pouring rainstorm, but fear not, for I am here.
I am here always,
On watch,
On duty,
On guard.
I am a soldier,
I watch that you might sleep in peace.
I am on duty that you need not worry,
I am on guard that you might be free.
I will be here, forever vigilant, forever ready.
You will be safe on my watch.
You will have no fear on my duty,
You will never know the things I've seen.
I guard your homes, your loved ones, your way of life.
In lost lonely places where no one dare goes,
I trod those paths with caution and care
I keep your prayers close to my heart.
I am here always,
On watch,
On duty,
On guard.
I am a soldier.
Rose S. Williams
©Southernstoryteller~2007
