Stories from my little corner of the world, the South. Some are from the present, some from the past...but all are from my heart.

They reflect my thoughts and views, my musing about the world, and each carries with it a bit of my heart
and soul.

Friday, November 11, 2011

A Soldier's Promise



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