Upon you I find my courage
To reach for a future with you
When I look into your eyes
I find a time ahead so bright
Journey’s ahead to see all we have talked about
To reach that moment trials will we face
Together we will make it through
From sea to shining sea, across the oceans we will go
Until such a day when eternity we shall reach
Hand in hand we shall go to that end
Till we walk the roads made of gold
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Upon a path we each walk
Hoping to be on a solid bedrock
Often our path gets muddy with pitfalls along its course
Looking to not get stuck in remorse
How we get through those patches of pain
Without getting stained
Is how we build character and fortitude
An inner strength we will exude
But how do we conquer those traps that we cannot escape
Who can you turn to keep you in shape
There is one we can place our hope and trust in
The Lord our God who is our savior
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The thought of us being apart
Wears upon my fragile heart
But I know no matter how hard it may be
It will always be you and me
Our hearts will always be mended as one
Until our days on earth are done
The flame within our hearts will burn bright
Whatever the distance between us two
My heart will only beat for you
When loneliness becomes overbearing
Look upon the skies and stars we are sharing
Call my name upon the wind
With our souls intertwined
Answering back with a whisper between our souls
Sending my love back to you
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Darkness as black as coal
Stars shimmer as the only light
A lonely outpost in the vast mountains
All around the enemy lurks in the dark
Plotting and planning to kill and destroy
Inside thoughts are thousands of miles away
Restless sleep as dreams of loved ones abound
Thinking of a wife, child or parents back home
Fear is a feeling that they hold down deep
Brothers in arms they must trust each other to survive
While outside the enemy plots to lay waste to their lives
A flash of light, an explosion rocks the night
Gunfire, rockets, bombs all around
The thoughts of country and home go away
Only thing that matters now is your brother on your left and right
The enemy comes wave after wave
Those dreams of home drift so far away
Seconds become minutes, minutes become hours
Fear and adrenaline rush through their veins
Explosions and shots all around
The fight for survival rules this ground
Silent prayers to God abound
Lord keep me safe and let me see my loved ones again
The enemy comes closer and closer, rage and hate in their hearts
The battle goes on through the night
Waiting for the vestiges of first light
Men cry out in anguish and pain
Unknown who will live and who will die
Loved ones back home awake from their dreams
Feeling an anguish at the gasp of a last breathe
Hearts once attached awake
Broken apart sensing their loss
Tears fall and bodies give out knowing their soldiers light has gone out.
Re-posted in honor of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in duty to their country and the families who have dealt with that sacrifice. May God bring you peace.
Remembrance to all who have fallen in duty to our country on this Memorial Day.
The future is an uncertain mystery
We want to be able to control every aspect
Thinking we know all that comes next
But one day we are here and the next we are not
So as our future together is full of fright
Wishing we will always walk in the light
I know that there will be days full of rain
As long as I’m with you I will not be strained
For my future is with you that is all I know
Wherever that journey takes us we will go
With God as our guide
And you by my side
Hand in hand we will go forth
Whether it by East, West, North or South
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They say a journey always starts with a first step
Often when I take that step I trip over my feet
So I fall flat on my face
Instead of feeling sorry for myself what do I do
I pick myself up again and wait for that next journey
Hopefully this time I don’t trip
Wish me luck and pray that I don’t fall and get a fat lip.
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Looking into your eyes
Finding myself mesmerized
Feeling a warmth between us grow
Scanning your face I memorize
Each little bit that I look upon
I see the one I love
Then as you look back at me
I see your lips begin to curl
A smile comes upon your face
Bringing me to heights I race to climb
My heart races, my pulse rises
A smile that shows me your soul
A joy inside that was missing for to long
I smile inside and outside from head to toe.
Originally posted 20 OCT 16. For my lovely wife, my love for you knows no bounds, and no ending.
When do you realize it is time to settle
Taking your foot off the peddle
Deciding that it’s time to step back
When you are young you look forward to what comes next
Always pushing yourself to reach a higher level
Moving on from one opportunity to another
When is it time to realize those opportunities are dwindling
Time waits for no man they say
So when will I know that day
Taking that one last attempt
To continue a career that you love
So much says it is time to quit
Enjoy what you have done and stop doing it
Move onto the next stage of your life
Your body is full of aches and pains
Mind not as sharp, but still there most of the time
I am a soldier that is what I have known for over twenty-one years
Not done in my heart or in my head
A few good years left inside this old soul
Proving again to myself of my worth
What happens to old soldiers when it is time to go
As it was once said
Old soldiers never die, they just fade away
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Today is a new day
Trying to do things a new way
Denying those things I use to enjoy
Things that I would have every day
Causing my waist to expand
Exercise every day to keep it thin was my plan
As I grew older it became a losing cause
Aches and pains compounded my lack of loss
So now I will try a different tact
Wish me luck on my new plan of attack
Today I started a new plan for my life, it is a change in eating habits. It is called the Whole30. Doing this challenge with my wife. You may know her as ~M at https://puttingmyfeetinthedirt.com/ . So wish us luck. It will be a interesting month, but I’m hoping that it goes good and will be something I will take forward with my life.
For the love of my life….
A Soldier's Walk 