Song

Today's Supply run was uneventful however I did as I drove back put together a song/poem. I am sure the other soldiers thought I was out of my mind as I sang in the truck on the way back. Also might mention that I went by myself so as not to damage the ears of my clerk.(singing not a strong suit of mine). The following is what I wrote. It is not intended to make you cry but as I re-read it I got a little teary eyed myself. Hope you enjoy....

Never Alone
I’ve spent a lot of time thinkin’ about diein’
I’ve spent a lot of time wishin’ to get back home
I’ve spent a lot of time thinkin’ about diein’
The thing that gets me through is that I’m not alone

When I left, I left my family a cryin,
As I walked away they were standin’ all alone
I’ve spent a lot of time thinkin’ and cryin’
Wonder what it’ll be like if I make it home.

What we do here is keep the masses from diein’
In hopes someday they will stand on their own
I’m sure they have thought about diein’
As they stay locked up in their homes.

Today I had to go out on a mission
The thoughts and fears finally come to rest
I saw the bright flash beside me
And felt the metal cut deeply in my chest

I’ve spent a lot of time thinkin’ about diein’
I’ve spent a lot of time wishin’ to get back home
I’ve spent a lot of time thinkin’ about diein’
The thing that gets me through is I’m not alone

In the empty darkness a beautiful light forms
He says son I know you’ve done your best
The Lord himself was a cryin’
As He took that soldier to his final rest.

In the soldiers last minutes his face seemed to change
His sad face changed to a smile
Because the Lord had called his name
He seemed to have known it for a while.

And the Lord said.
I know you spent a lot of time thinkin’ about diein’
I know that I have put you to the test
You have passed it son come live with me
And we will try to pass the rest.

I’ve spent a lot of time thinkin’ about diein’
I’ve spent a lot of time wishin’ to get back home
I’ve spent a lot of time thinkin’ about diein’
The thing that gets me through is I’m not alone