Real Soldiers by Jennifer Dunfee

Real Soldiers
Watching my little boys play soldiers
All dressed up in old Army clothes,
Their heads held high defending their backyard
This is pride I am sure you know.

I realized I was holding my breath
Just watching my boys have fun.
My thoughts had drifted to the real soldiers,
The ones who eat and sleep with a gun

A mother wants to protect her child.
It’s our duty to keep them safe.
When our country came under attack
All of you stepped up to the plate.

You took a stand for freedom,
You serve and protect our land,
And without even a second thought
You defend my children with your own two hands.

Each and everyone of you
To my heart I hold dear.
Because of you, our brave soldiers,
My children don’t have to live in fear.

I may never get to shake your hand,
I unfortunately don’t know your name,
But I pray for you and your families;
You are all heroes just the same

You yourself are someone’s child
No matter your age or rank.
So sincerely from a mother’s heart
Each of you I would like to thank!

Thank you, Jennifer Dunfee

Copyright © 2003 by Jennifer Dunfee