US Army Photo ~ 86nd Airborne
Reveille Call
Today I awoke to the sound
Of a bugle playing Reveille
Standing at attention
As I watched my flag being raised
Lines of spit-shined jump boots row after row
I looked down and saw the reflection of my own face
I wondered if my brothers could see my fear
Hidden deep behind my eyes
No, I hide it buried deep inside
Do they know how I feel
I stand tall in silence
My blood turned to cold steel
Awaiting my fate to be called today
Wondering if this is really real.
Standing in line
Frozen in time
Ready to answer death's call
I stood with my brothers
Knowing there is no going back
I climbed into the plane
Knowing my fate
I looked at my brothers
With their parachutes on their backs
I realized it was all too late
Standing at the door
Ready to pull the cord
I jumped into God's sky
At that moment I asked God
To give me strength
Instead God gave me wings to fly
I asked God to give my courage
Instead God gave me faith
In case I might die
For God and my country
I may give my life
To the sound of Freedom's cry
Today was only a drill
Tomorrow the next jump might be real
Right now I am safe in my bunk
Waiting for the sound of another Reveille call.
Written by:
Ruby Alexandra Beloz
©02/06/03
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