Defenders of the Flag

A mother holds her newborn babe,

her precious pride and joy.

A father's eyes swell up with tears

as he holds his little boy.

Through the years they teach their son

what the ten commandments say.

But then the thunder cloud of war

call the strong young man away.

As a kitten grows into a mountain lion,

the young man must transform.

He now must show an evil face

as the warrior within is born.

The winds of war - a battle cry,

the flames of hell burn wide.

The wings of prayer is all he has

as the warrior mounts his ride.

While governments squabble differences

warriors disappear each day.

Some are taken prisoners,

while others are M.I.A.

Some reach up from cold dark graves,

their loved ones bare the pain.

Some harbor memories with the mind

and slowly go insane.

Once classmates in their younger years

now Defenders of the Flag,

They pray the peace they fought hard for

shall not begin to sag.

But history tells a different tale

as new conflicts begin

Enjoy for now the peaceful times

'til the warrior rides again.