A Star in the Storm
When another night is over
And darkness brings the morn,
We at home think of you
You, a Star in the Storm.
The sounds you hear are like thunder
Artillery explodes all around,
And you wait and pray in your bunker
As the bullets hit the ground.
Somewhere you're out there alone
While here, we pray for your strength,
Until all of you come home again
American hearts will ache.
You're out there--getting the job done
And your partner is your gun,
We're here, with our hearts so warm
For you, A Star in the Storm.
Mary J. Dressel
Dedication
Dedicated to those who defend.
Inspiration
Seeing what families were going through with their kids in battle.
Meaning
When Desert Storm began, I attened a support group with people in my community to support families with kids in our military. My own son was at the age to sign-up, and I worried about a draft starting. So, I wrote a poem of support.