THE BATTLE BEYOND THE FIELD

 

The Battle Beyond the Field
(A Tribute to the Unseen Heroes)

They trained with fire behind their eyes,

And left beneath uncertain skies.

To stand where danger dared to tread,

To walk through war while others fled.

They bore the weight of every land,

With trembling soul and steady hand.

And though the guns have ceased their song,

Their battle still goes marching on.

For war does not end with the fight,

It lingers deep in dreams at night.

In every silence, every sound,

A memory still circles ‘round.

We see them walking through the day,

With haunted eyes they turn away.

Yet still they rise, again, again,

Unbroken hearts. Women and men.

The bravest souls are those who feel,

Yet choose to fight, and choose to heal.

Who carry pain that won’t be seen,

And wear their scars while we keep clean.

So here we stand, our hearts made wide,

With open arms and tearful pride.

To every soldier, hear our prayer.

You are not lost. We see you there.

We thank you for the gift you gave,

For every path and life you save.

You gave us peace. Your cost was high.

You fought for us. You bled. You cried.

And though the world may not always see,

The weight you bear so quietly.

We lift you up with love and grace,

A hero’s strength in every face.

So may the stars watch while you sleep,

And angels guard the wounds you keep.

May healing light find every part,

Of your brave soul and beating heart.

So when you feel the weight once more,

The ghosts that knock upon your door.

Please know our hearts stand guard for you,

With endless thanks, forever true.

Original Poetry Written By

Eryn Dunbar

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