Farewell Sweet Soldier

Farewell sweet soldier�
The day has faded into
Another night to fear
The thought of losing you.

Farewell sweet soldier�
I fear the hours in which we sleep�
When I awaken, will you be there still?
Or will an angel take you from me?

Farewell sweet soldier�
I�m wishing on a star tonight�
I wonder, do you see
The star shining so bright?

Farewell sweet soldier�
May the gods of slumber
Watch over you as you dream
Amidst the chaos and the fear.

Farewell sweet soldier�
Dream of the war�s end,
When you will come home to me
And the love that we will make.

Farewell sweet soldier�
I love you though you�re far away,
Though I cannot touch you,
Though I cannot see you.

Farewell sweet soldier�
One day I�ll hold you in my arms�
I just pray it won�t be the day
The angels take you from me.

Farewell sweet soldier�
Should you not awaken,
Know that I am with you
On your journey up to Heaven.

Farewell sweet soldier�
I know you will survive
For as you defend your country,
It�s my love keeping you alive.

Michelle Elizabeth Bernard
�December 22, 1999

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