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I thanked a soldier for his service today
an utter sweetness washed over
his otherwise craggy features
how few notice such strain from a life
offered in dedication
but in the honesty of that clear, pure
moment, I was blessedly able to do so
he could have been an angel for all I knew
in quiet dusty camouflage disguise
buzzing strength cloaked in good manners
and lithe like grace
but to an average eye he was but an agile
man fulfilling his duty 
another weekend stronger
his, 'you're quite welcome ma'am' as he turned
to leave did not go unnoticed to the pained rawness
deep in my own sincere heart
for sacrifice I know can be an awfully heavy
rusted weapon to carry around
so others can be free

and though I cannot fully envision his burden
I can well appreciate the intent behind
the honor of such stressful life altering duty
and so I labeled for him a silent prayer
that God keep him always safe in his
every honorable endeavor
and that may others too regularly recognize
the treasured gift of his own life he
repeatedly puts at risk
to further make a difference for the free
by risking all that his family holds dearest
to themselves
his own beautiful worthwhile life..............
(July 25, 2013 837pm)