I salute you, Soldier! <br />You are doing a job I cannot do <br />To protect <br /> The values I treasure <br /> And the beautiful land <br /> I call Home. <br /> <br />There are things worth fighting for- <br />Important things <br />Like freedom <br />And justice <br />And the right to live <br />In safety <br />In the way one chooses <br />In the place one chooses. <br /> <br />There are things worse than war- <br />Terrible things <br />Like oppression <br />And unbridled power <br />And cruelty <br />Against the innocent <br />Against the weak <br />Against anyone. <br /> <br />So fight, Soldier. <br />Fight with courage <br />And honor <br />And the knowledge that it is right. <br /> <br />You do what has to be done. <br />You bring new glory <br />To Old Glory. <br /> <br />I am proud of you. <br />I pray for you. <br />I cheer you on. <br />I stand behind you <br />With my whole heart. <br />I salute you, Soldier.<br /><br />Yen Cress<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/salute-to-an-american-soldier/
