WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 1997: JOKE: A Soldier's Christmas

JOKE: A Soldier's Christmas

From: AnnMarie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 15 Dec 1997 08:25:41 -0600

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>> >< The Night Before Christmas
>> >>
>> >> Twas 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 did I 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 found the house of a soldier, once I could see clearly.
>> >> The soldier lay sleeping, silent, alone,
>> >> curled upon 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 just read?
>> >> Curled up on a poncho, the floor for a bed?
>> >> I realized the families I saw on this night,
>> >> owed their lives to these soldiers, who were willing to fight.
>> >> Soon round the world the childen 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 Corps."
>> >> The soldier rolled over and drifted to sleep,
>> >> I couldn't control it, I started 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.
>> >> The soldier rolled over, with a voice soft and pure,
>> >> whispered, "Carry on, Santa,
>> >> It's Christmas Day, All is secure."
>> >> One look at my watch and I knew he was right
>> >> Merry Christmas, my friend, and to all a Good Night! >>
>> >>
>> >> Pass along to anyone who has every been in the military or someone
>> >> you know who is still serving..

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