A Soldier of Misfortune (Country Version)

Goes off to war, soon sent offshore
Blazing the trail to defend with pride
Serving the country with meaning
Bravery far and few between
Fighting for freedom from those that hide

He gives his all, for the relentless fall
A regime that operates in terror
Walking blindly in town and hill
Enemies lurk in shadows to kill
Experiences no soldier should bear

The bunkers will stand, hunkering down in sand
Leaves nothing in tank, no end in sight
Holding strong against the barrage
Distant is a deserted mirage
Of commitment to endure the fight

Combat’s ultimate cost, countless lives lost
Pain and misery burden all
Memory of the fallen remain
Seeps through and will sustain
The fearless volunteers for the call

The battle is not over, its toll taken composure
Body and mind frail from shelling
Victim to the military creed
A veteran afraid to speak
Inside sounds of war are yelling

Mind’s cache is uncanny, once reunited with family
Sharing their smiles and laughter
Those been through it only can relate
Gone so long, it’s never too late
Turn the page and start a new chapter

No reward is written, deeds in battle are forgiven
Wishing everyone could see
A soldier of fortune does not exist
He gains nothing without risk
My brother is a hero to me

The bunkers will stand, hunkering down in sand
Leaves nothing in tank, no end in sight
Holding strong against the barrage
Distant is a deserted mirage
Of commitment to endure the fight
Endure the fight
Endure the fight