A Soldier's Sacrifice

On a warm starry night,
in the shadow of a full moon,
with crickets chirping nearby
sits a forgotten tombstone.

A young soldier’s life should
not be forgotten, life by life
he gave his might to protect
your life so others will be free.

Paying tribute to all our soldiers 

who always gives their allegiance 

with gallantry on the battlefield,
is an honor within itself.   

No flag, no flower to grace
and remember the price he
paid for his hallowed ground

with his final sacrifice.

~ Jerry Collins