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Poem of the Week

A Soldier

December 27, 2010

A soldier’s strength comes not from might and power,
but from his heart

A soldier’s shoulders carry not just his ruck,
but the weight of his country’s beliefs

A soldier’s helmet and armor protect his vitals,
but his eyes are not shielded from the horrors he sees

A soldier’s boots can be discarded when warn through,
but the steps they’ve taken can not

A soldier“s strongest weapon is not his rifle,
but the love and support of family, friends, and country

By Mira Hill · Link

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