Awaiting the troops return
Published 2:51 pm Thursday, December 24, 2009
To the Editor:
My mother is a truck driver who drives from NC to the west coast and back each week. She wrote this poem to honor the troops who are serving this country from one coast to the other and was hoping that you would publish it this week as a small token of appreciation for their service, especially during the holidays. Have a wonderful Holiday!
Awaiting Their Return
To our troops who are scattered in many foreign lands
Especially this time of year, thoughts of home are close at hand
Our Christmas prayer for all of you wherever you may be
Is that God will keep you safe, from the mountains to the seas
In the snow covered mountains or the hot desert sands
May they feel the mighty power, of Gods protective hand
May he reach beneath the stars and fill their hearts with peace
And all the joys of the season upon their life release
If Christmas blues should cover their khaki browns and greens
Fill their minds with the Christmas past like a movie screen
May memories of yesteryears restore their broken spirit
Let every Christmas carol bring them joy when they hear it
With each Christmas card received and every package too
May the love from home be felt and their faith in you renewed
With every tear dimmed eye give them hope we pray
That theyll soon return to us to share many Christmas days
Cheryl Haynes