There are no carolers singing
O Little Town of Bethlehem . . .
If there are jingle bells ringing
sure wish I was hearin’ them ~

I’M EVERY SOLDIER AT CHRISTMAS
a husband ~ wife ~ daughter or son . . .
Wishing I could be there with you
I SO miss each cherished dear one ~

But I took an oath for my country
to protect it ‘til the bitter end . . .
Freedom from every enemy
put my life on the line to defend ~

Promised always to do my duty
whether state~side or far away . . .
United we stand~Divided we fall
I’m prepared for every fray ~

I’M EVERY SOLDIER AT CHRISTMAS
‘stead of turkey I’ll be eatin’ MRES . . .
You’ll find me somewhere on duty
on land ~ in air ~ on the seas ~

Wherever I am you can bet your life
I’m watchin my buddy’s rear . . .
But if I really had my druthers
be certain I wouldn’t be here ~

I’m totally devoted to my country
always ready ~ our freedom’s at stake . . .
Sleepin’ is rare ~ ammo we share
willin’ to die if that’s what it takes ~

GOD BLESS AMERICA
so much more than a motto we say . . .
I’M EVERY SOLDIER AT CHRISTMAS
please remember me when you pray!

Mary Carter Mizrany
December 12, 2005
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