Reflections on the Way to Work

A Prayer for a Young Soldier 

Your mama was nervous

Your brothers were sad 

You stood proud ‘cause

Your call to duty came to be

And duty you chose 

A stranger stood by

Wanting to say

Thank you young man 

But all she could say was a prayer that you would be safe

And soon home in your mama’s arms

Everybody stood by

Tears in their eyes

Saying Soldier be safe 

Until you return

A mother knows no peace until you are safe at home 

A father stays strong

A brother silent

‘cause everyone knows that you may not come home

A stranger stands by with pride in her eyes

At a soldier’s commitment, courage and pride 

A stranger stands by wanting to say

Thank you young man

But all she can do is look with pride

For it’s a family’s goodbye