pqr Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 (edited) t'was the night before christmas, he lived all alone, in a one bedroom house made of plaster and stone. I had come down the chimney with presents to give, and to see just who in this home did live. I looked all about a strange sight i did see, no tinsel, no presents, not even a tree. No stocking by mantle, just boots filled with sand, on the wall hung pictures of far distant lands. With medals and badges, awards of all kinds, a sober thought came through my mind. For this house was different, it was dark and dreary, once i could see clearly. The soldier lay sleeping, silent, alone, curled up on the floor in this one bedroom home. The face was so gentle, the room in such disorder, not how i pictured a united states soldier. Was this the hero of whom i'd just read? Curled up on a poncho, the floor for a bed? I realized the families that i saw this night, owed their lives to these soldiers who were willing to fight. Soon round the world, the children would play, and grownups would celebrate a bright christmas day. They all enjoyed freedom each month of the year, because of the soldiers, like the one lying here. I couldn't help wonder how many lay alone, on a cold christmas eve in a land far from home. The very thought brought a tear to my eye, i dropped to my knees and started to cry. The soldier awakened and i heard a rough voice, "santa don't cry, this life is my choice; i fight for freedom, i don't ask for more, my life is my god, my country, my corp." the soldier rolled over and drifted to sleep, i couldn't control it, i continued to weep. I kept watch for hours, so silent and still and we both shivered from the cold night's chill. I didn't want to leave on that cold, dark, night, this guardian of honor so willing to fight. Then the soldier rolled over, with a voice soft and pure, whispered, "carry on santa, it's christmas day, and all is secure." one look at my watch, and i knew he was right. "merry christmas my friend, and to all a good night." May God Bless our troops, especially on this night, and bring them home safe, sound and victorious. Edited December 25, 2010 by pqr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Yes, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Merry Christmas to all of our armed forces and to their families Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 And may they safely come home, with speed! Merry Christmas !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 God bless them every one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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