<p>The Brave Soldiers' Vigil</p><p><br></p><p>With hearts of gold and souls of fire,</p><p>They stand and watch, their nation's desire,</p><p>To protect and serve, through danger's night,</p><p>Their bravery shines, a guiding light.</p><p><br></p><p>Their days are filled with risk and strife,</p><p>Uncertainty and danger, their constant life,</p><p>They face the enemy, with courage bold,</p><p>Their hearts unshaken, their spirits untold.</p><p><br></p><p>Through deserts hot, and mountains steep,</p><p>They march and climb, their mission to keep,</p><p>In forests dark, and jungles dense,</p><p>They navigate, with skill and pretense.</p><p><br></p><p>Their missions varied, their goals the same,</p><p>To protect the innocent, to bring peace to the flame,</p><p>They search and rescue, they defend and fight,</p><p>For freedom, justice, and what is right.</p><p><br></p><p>They patrol the borders, they guard the gates,</p><p>They watch and wait, for the enemy's fate,</p><p>They gather intel, they analyze and plan,</p><p>To outsmart and outmaneuver, the enemy's hand.</p><p><br></p><p>The pains they endure, the wounds they bear,</p><p>The scars that linger, the memories they share,</p><p>Physical and emotional, the toll is high,</p><p>But still they stand, their spirit never dry.</p><p><br></p><p>The sleepless nights, the watchful eyes,</p><p>The weight of responsibility, the sacrifice,</p><p>They give their all, their rest, their peace,</p><p>So others may sleep, their families release.</p><p><br></p><p>Their loyalty and honor, a beacon bright,</p><p>Inspires us all, to stand and fight,</p><p>For freedom, justice, and what is right,</p><p>They lead the way, through the dark of night.</p><p><br></p><p>They are the guardians, of our nation's might,</p><p>The defenders of our freedom, our shining light,</p><p>They are the brave, the strong, the true,</p><p>Their hearts and souls, forever anew.</p><p><br></p><p>We owe them gratitude, our thanks and praise,</p><p>For their selfless service, their courageous ways,</p><p>May we support them, through every test,</p><p>And honor their bravery, and give them rest.</p><p><br></p><p>May their sacrifices, not be in vain,</p><p>May their bravery, be forever sustained,</p><p>May we remember, their noble deeds,</p><p>And honor their memory, in our hearts and creeds.</p><p><br></p><p>So let us stand, and salute their might,</p><p>Let us thank them, for their courage and light,</p><p>Let us honor, their bravery and sacrifice,</p><p>And may we never forget, their noble price.</p>
The Brave Soldiers' Vigil
By
Ayebaibomo Atalawei