HOLIDAYS... AND HOME

Autumn is here and soon you’ll see
Snow capped mountains in the Morning Sun.
And we hope that holiday spirits will fill the air,
As we think of  Thanksgiving and Christmas fun.

But our hearts are aching from shock and pain,
Caused by the vicious attacks upon our shore;
 By those who would shatter our way of life,
Yet who were warmly welcomed at our door.

We have met the challenge, we must go the course, 
And now many homes will be missing the eldest son,
Or the father or brother who has gone to serve,
To perform a solemn duty which must be done.

Their mission:  to rid mankind of the terrorists
Such as those now hiding in Afghanistan.
Americans are stationed throughout the world;
On ships at sea and on foreign land.
Their holidays will be lonely away from home,
But their cause is just, and they understand.