deadeye ive Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 T'was the night before Christmas > T'was the night before Christmas, he lived all alone > in a one-bedroomed 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 the 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 > I'd found the home of a soldier, once I could see clearly > the soldier lay sleeping silent alone > curled up on the floor in this one-bedroomed home > > His face was so gentle, the room in such disorder > not how I pictured a lone British soldier. > Was this the hero of whom I'd just read > curled up on a poncho, the floor for a bed? > > I realised the families that I'd seen this night > owed their lives to these soldiers who were willing to fight > soon around the world the children would play > and grown-ups would celebrate a bright Christmas day > > They all enjoy freedom each month of the year > because of the soldiers, like the one lying here > I couldn't help wonder how many more were 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 corps.' > > 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 sat and shivered from the cold nights chill > I didn't want to leave on that cold dark night > this guardian of honour so willing to fight > > Then the soldier rolled over with a voice soft and pure > whispered 'carry on Santa. It's Christmas day, a ll is secure' > One look at my watch and I knew he was right > 'Merry Christmas my friend, and to all a good night' > > This poem was written by a peace keeping soldier stationed overseas. The > following is his request: > > Please would you do me the kind favour of sending this to as many people > as you can. Christmas will be coming soon and some credit is due to our > British service men and women for our being able to celebrate thest > festivities. > > Please don't mess this up and send it to as many people as you can this > Christmas. If this is his only Christmas wish then I want to do what I > can to grant it!!! Don't you?!?!? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Outlaw Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Very moving and is being sent out now. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie 1 Posted December 6, 2007 Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 Well that certainly made me think. I am very greatfull for the army and what they do for their country. Thank You guys !!!! am sending that round now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonna Shoot a Wabbit Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 all the very best gents. sending off to friends also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 It's done Ive LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWHunter Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 Thank You for sharing the poem. God Bless Them One and All Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 Thank You for sharing the poem. God Bless Them One and All well said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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