A special Merry Christmas for those who serve...

[Monty]

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]twas the night before christmas,[/FONT] [FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]he lived all alone,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]in a one bedroom house made of[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]plaster and stone.[/FONT]

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]i had come down the chimney[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]with presents to give,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]and to see just who[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]in this home did live.[/FONT]

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]i looked all about,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]a strange sight i did see,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]no tinsel, no presents,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]not even a tree.[/FONT]

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]no stocking by mantle,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]just boots filled with sand,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]on the wall hung pictures[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]of far distant lands.[/FONT]

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]with medals and badges,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]awards of all kinds,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]a sober thought[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]came through my mind.[/FONT]

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]for this house was different,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]it was dark and dreary,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]i found the home of a soldier,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]once i could see clearly.[/FONT]

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]the soldier lay sleeping,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]silent, alone,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]curled up on the floor[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]in this one bedroom home.[/FONT]

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]the face was so gentle,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]the room in such disorder,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]not how i pictured[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]a canadian soldier.[/FONT]

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]was this the hero[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]of whom i'd just read?[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]curled up on a poncho,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]the floor for a bed?[/FONT]

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]i realized the families[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]that i saw this night,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]owed their lives to these soldiers[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]who were willing to fight.[/FONT]

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]soon round the world,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]the children would play,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]and grownups would celebrate[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]a bright christmas day.[/FONT]

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]they all enjoyed freedom[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]each month of the year,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]because of the soldiers,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]like the one lying here.[/FONT]

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]i couldn't help wonder[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]how many lay alone,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]on a cold christmas eve[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]in a land far from home.[/FONT]

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]the very thought[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]brought a tear to my eye,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]i dropped to my knees[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]and started to cry.[/FONT]

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]the soldier awakened[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]and i heard a rough voice,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]"santa don't cry,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]this life is my choice;[/FONT]

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]i fight for freedom,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]i don't ask for more,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]my life is for my god,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]my country, my corps."[/FONT]

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]the soldier rolled over[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]and drifted to sleep,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]i couldn't control it,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]i continued to weep.[/FONT]

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]i kept watch for hours,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]so silent and still[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]and we both shivered[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]from the cold night's chill.[/FONT]

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]i didn't want to leave[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]on that cold, dark, night,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]this guardian of honor[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]so willing to fight.[/FONT]

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]then the soldier rolled over,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]with a voice soft and pure,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]whispered, "carry on santa,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]it's christmas day, all is secure."[/FONT]

[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]one look at my watch,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]and i knew he was right.[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]"merry christmas my friend,[/FONT]
[FONT=book antiqua, times new roman, times]and to all a good night."[/FONT]

 

[Nemo14]

:kiss:


:xmas:

 

[heartodisney]

God Bless our men and women in the armed forces!

 

[sueuk]

Thanks for that :kiss: - our son is far away this Christmas serving his country, not with the Army, but with one of the UK armed forces, and out of contact to us all, we can't even send a text or phone call, so thanks for your kind thoughts.

 

[Disneybird]

Think you Monty for reminding us that this holiday season when our children are nestled all snug in their beds, that there are others out there that can't be with their loved ones tomorrow, and need our prayers and thanks.

Merry Christmas to our forces, wherever they may be.

 

[Disneybird]

Thanks for that :kiss: - our son is far away this Christmas serving his country, not with the Army, but with one of the UK armed forces, and out of contact to us all, we can't even send a text or phone call, so thanks for your kind thoughts.

Sue, I hope you are able to be in contact with your son soon. God Bless you all.

 

[Uponastar]

Bless them and keep them safe, so they may have many happy Christmases at home with their loved ones in years to come.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

A big hand to waiters and waitresess everywhere.

 

[Monty]

'Tis the season...

 

[Nemo14]

God bless all our troops _ Merry Christmas to all our military families who are seperated for the holidays.

Peace! :kiss:

 

[spectromagic04]

Merry Christmas!:xmas:

 

[Monty]

I'll drum this one up too... :king: