As We Sleep

"We sleep safely at night because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would harm us."

Winston Churchill

AS WE SLEEP

We lie down upon a feathered pillow

Our window opened slightly

A refreshing breeze moves the restless willow

We sleep well but some sleep lightly

They are awakened by distant bombs

Smelling smoke from nearby fires

Their restful night rarely goes beyond

The minute they retire

Their gun is cradled in their arms

Sand filled boots are still on their feet

They are there to keep us out of harm

From terror in our streets

Aboard a ship a sailor wonders

With each missile they deploy

That when that deadly bomb hits yonder

Will it kill some little boy?

Yes, we argue about the need for war

Our opinions spark a good debate

But we retire behind our bedroom doors

Tomorrow we'll sleep in late

The sons and daughters, husbands and wives

Who cringe at every sound at night

Are patriots betting with their lives

What they are doing there is right

And the sailors aboard the mighty ship

Watch the distant cities burn

From the missile that through the sky had ripped

Now the kill, it was confirmed

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