I listen to the words and am brought to tears
I am challenged to understand yet more from past years

I am honored by them and moved in my heart
I want more to do, for I need to give my part

I am proud of my heritage and am grateful for you
Conquering evil you battle through

Where did I receive this feeling of pride?
When, did I realize, what was done for freedoms ride?

How will I teach my own that we are not a nation alone
That evil exists on the global throne

How can I instill to my child so little
That it wasn’t always this way and what was done in battle

War will always be, we can not change because we bleed
As much as it hurts, history proves it’s need

As far back as time can go, Even in the Word
God conquered the armies and gave to the good a mighty sword

It’s hard to understand the reason we live in a free land
Because blood was shed by warriors fighting for our stand

It would be wonderful to look down at our world from space
To say peace existed for all and only love was in this place

We all inhabit here, we share this planet
Yet, we can not seem to live peaceful in it

I believe that human nature is so rotten to it’s core
That greed holds a higher place then love, and so we war

And because it’s always been a part of who we are
We take pride in our soldiers and send them afar

I pray my son will never have to fight
For I know that I would have countless sleepless nights
I would pray for him and hold the pride in my heart
I would need his return for my life to restart

It’s a battle in my mind, and I don’t like it’s fear
I know I don’t like war, but am positive it will always be here.

Why can’t a people live in peace?
Why can’t we just all live here, and prevent wars release?
I suppose it’s not up to me to answer such a question
Just be proud of where I live and teach my young of wars intention

Laura