Tour Of Duty Is Through

A beginning of a new chapter is what we all looked forward to
With peace, a still mind and a soul that is brand new
Not giving it up to fate but knowing God has your back
There is no more pressure or fear on the things you may lack
A new watch on your wrist to remind you I got your six
There is no more stress over the things we needed to fix
Our combat boots are to remind us of the steps we took
We can continue with passion in our lives knowing we are off the hook
Just a few steps further, the smoke will settle and start to clear
You have not failed your brothers and sisters, there is no need to fear
We are the few that gave it all, I hold this proudly in my heart
You are a soldier, a warrior, a fighter... I knew that from the start
Remember my words when you feel it is coming to an end
No matter how close I came to breaking… I continue to bend
May your sleepless nights and nightmares become sweet dreams
After this I think we can agree, everything is not always what it seems
Keep the flag in your heart and the stars in your eyes
My brothers and sisters, your tour of duty is through
Thank you for your service… from the Red, White & Blue!

— Diary of a Warrior: A Book of Poetry by Lisa Jean Gorgone