Christmas in a combat zone.
120 pounds on my back and a rifle in my hands
forging our path up the snowy mountain side of this forgein land
my brothers to my left and rightÂ
the heat from the barrel of this 50 cal is the only thing keeping me warm tonight
not a fat man with presents or reindeer in sight
not even a telephone call to a loved one, but thats alright
3 years ago, down to this very day
I rose my right hand and swore an oath
to protect the land that I love.
The faces of family, friends, and loved ones are the only thing I see
when I look above
at the unforgving warzone sky
painting pretty pictures of orange blasts and yellow muzzle flash
singing a symphony of drummer boy bombs
December 25th is just another day to us
Always faithful, let my bullets fly tried and true
So sleep tight America knowing we do this for you.
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wow paul!!!
you have my utmost respect! thank you for your service!
if youre still overseas serving I trust you will return soon and safe!
thanks for sharing
Thanks for your feedback Stephen! This was about my christmas last year, so I am glad to say I'm safe and sound, but this is also for all my brothers and sisters in arms still out there this time of year.
no doubt my friend! my brother served In the marines, Iraq and Afghanistan! I thank God he returned safely! his unit lost one and several injured, ied! my bro was  a gunner on an lav!
again I am thankful for your service! I pray all our troops get home safe and soon!
thanks again paul