In the revolutionary war you called me minutemen
I fought so that this country could have its birth
I fought against many nations so that freedom would remain
In the trenches of world war one I laid in mud and water
Heard the horrors of war, seen men too young fall
In the Second World War I fought on many fronts
I battled the enemies of freedom on land, sea and air
I felt the heat of pacific the cold of Europe
Left many friends under rows of crosses
When all seemed dark and lost I did not fail you
I have always gone to defend you when freedom called
As a National Guard member I filled sandbags
Fought Mother Nature to defend your homes
In the jungles of Vietnam I fought alone
As you protested against me back home
In the very streets I fought to keep free
You spit on me as I returned home
Called me a baby killer, though it was with honor I fought
Now after the horrors of September 11 I wipe the tears away
Went to fight terrorism so no enemy would again harm you
I leave my heart at home with my loved ones
My son I can’t play catch with, a daughter I can’t watch grow up
A wife, a husband I can’t hold when they miss me
Now once again you protest against me
My children left to hear what your lies say about me
If only you could think about your actions
See the pain caused by your words
As I fight to keep you too free
If only you could think about what I give up for you
So that you will never live in world not free
If only you could remember my children when you talk bad of me
Remember I too am someone’s husband, mother, and child
That chose the path of honor and wears the uniform of America
If only you think of someone above yourself
Think about the cost paid to keep you free
The tears I see fall when a friend is lost
Tears that cry when a mother is left to carry on
To raise a child alone when a hero falls
If only you could respect someone
Who does what you don’t have the courage to do
Fight so that America can be safe and free
So tonight say a prayer for soldier far from home
Say one also for those we left at home for you
I am an American soldier Try to remember me!
Steve Foster
Copyright 2004
