I've Been a Soldier Way Too Long
I've been a Soldier way too long
My mind occupied with the War
No time for distractions
It just might cost me my life
Every day is the same
Trying to stay a live
Is no game
With no victory to proclaim
My Bro next to me reminds me tonight is Christmas Eve
As I sleep under a blanket of stars tried and weary
I shut my eyes and begin to sleep
My dream takes me so far away
To memories of Christmas past
Of days when I was just a little boy
When I was back home with my family
I've been a Soldier way too long
I dreamt of Christmas carols being sung
I hear the sound of church bells ringing in my hometown
I dreamt of snowflakes falling to the ground
I dreamt of throwing snowballs
I dreamt of holding my mother’s arm
As we walked to our neighborhood church
To celebrate Baby Jesus birth
I saw Christmas trees in windows as we passed by
My dream took me to my dinning room
Where I thought I could smell my mom cooking
I saw my father seated at the head of the table
My mom cooked a Christmas turkey with all the trimmings
I awoke from my dream in Iraq
To the sound of choppers in the air
I heard the sound of gunfire and bullets flying everywhere
I looked to the heaven and I saw a shooting star
My dream faded away as I griped my weapon
I became prepared for anything that would come
I told my Bro next to me I had his back
The night moved slowly and passed away
The sky was no longer pitch black
All of sudden there was total silence
The screams of dying men stopped
The sound of bullets went away
It was now Christmas day
The sun came out and blessed the sky
Both sides called a cease-fire
Today is Christmas a day of peace
Today my enemy is my brother
Today is Christmas the birth of our savior and lord
Today we will bow our heads and pray
For all the blood shed lost in Iraq
For my Brothers and Sisters who never made it back
Today is Christmas
Yes, I've been a Soldier way to long
I've heard the music of Taps played
Far more times then I ever want to hear
Maybe by next year if I'm lucky
I might make it home
To celebrate Christmas day
Until then I will silently pray
For peace to come
Before another Christmas passes by
I will never forget the brave that gave their lives
They are the Hero's on this Christmas day!
Written By: Ruby Alexandra Beloz
© 12/18/2004
Ruby Alexandra Beloz
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