Ode To My American Hero - a Tribute to a Young Soldier
A Tribute to All American Heroes
I wrote this poem in 2002 upon learning my (now ex) stepson was to be deployed to Iraq via Baharain. As a Marine, it was a Naval ship that transported his troop. Brandon kept this poem, in it's original paper form, on the top of the lower bunk in which he slept. Once embarking on land, he folded it and kept it on his person at all times. He said it gave him strength. I'm very proud to have given him something to hang onto in what had to have been an experience he never imagined. Certainly one I can't imagine! Although this was written specifically for someone close to me, I offer it now as a tribute to all who have, are currently or will be serving our country. God bless all of you!
Ode to My American Hero
On your days away
When you’re fighting the World
Know you’re loved back home.
You’re The Proud, The Few, The Marines…
And
At home, you’re all that means
And More.
You’ve chose your path –
An admirable one…
To be so bold
Proves you’re a special son.
To serve and protect –
You’ve chosen the way
Please don’t ever forget,
You’re loved every day.
On those days you live
When Life as you know it
Seems foreign…
Keep the Love in your Heart
That towards you is pourin’.
Keep your Mind in Tact.
And God in your Heart
Because the Freedom
You’re giving us
Is
Only a small part.
Your mission on Earth
Is obviously Complex,
So never forget We Love You,
Shauna and Rex.
Shauna L Bowling
This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.
© 2012 Shauna L Bowling