Monday, December 24, 2007

The Soldier King

No one seemed to notice
The man beside the road
He was just a ragged soldier
Out there in the cold
But he seemed to have a purpose
Only known to him
As he walked along the streets that night
Through the town of Bethlehem

In his head he held the memory
Of all the wars he'd known
In his hand he clutched the medal
For the bravery he'd shown
And the weight of every battle
He carried in his heart
But his eyes were clear in searching
For a manger in the dark

Some are born to greatness
Some are born to fall
Some are bound to be forgotten
Like they'd never lived at all
We're all born to know Him
And stand before His light
Like the soldier who found his King
Tonight

He had marched for politicians
Served under their command
And fought for all their causes
That he did not understand
But there was something deep inside
Enough
That led him on his way
With a single star to guide him
To where the Baby lay

Some are born to greatness
Some are born to fall
Some are bound to be forgotten
Like they'd never lived at all
We're all born to know Him
And stand before His light
Like the soldier who found his King
Tonight

He stood before the Son of God
Come to pay our debt
He smiled up at the soldier
That the world would soon forget
So he held out his medal
And said, "This for You I pray."
And there he swore allegiance
To the newborn Baby King

Some are born to greatness
Some are born to fall
Some are bound to be forgotten
Like they'd never lived at all
We're all born to know Him
And stand before His light
Like the soldier who found his King
Tonight

I am thankful for my brother and all the other troops who are serving us today to ensure our freedom to worship whoever, however and whatever we may!

Merry Christmas!

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Micalanne, Thank you for that poem and for the thought of Steven so far from his family this Christmas. I hope you had a great day today.

Micalanne said...

These are the words to one of the Christmas Songs Donny Osmond sings. It's beautiful...And I miss Steve!

We had a very nice day. Deborah came over and ate with us. It was quiet and peaceful. (Except Bart did get sick and that was no fun!)

Anonymous said...

I miss Steve, too, and Greg. Mark will have to do a really good brother job at our family party this weekend.

Janet Patrice said...

may they all come home soon and safely - thanks for sharing.

Nat said...

Thank you Micalanne - But I have to say that I miss Steven the most! hee hee Missed you at the Family Party! I hope everybody is getting better.

Micalanne said...

Hi Natalie!!!

I missed you guys, too! We were knocked down by this awful head & chest cold! I'm glad you were able to be there with the boys. Hugs & kisses to them!

Micalanne said...

Judy, So how did Mark do with his "Brother Duties" at the party?!

Micalanne said...

Janet - Ditto, Amen & Hallelujiah! Hey, does Randi have a new word, or some new news, for us?