Soldiers at War

Soldier

When I say the word soldier

What comes to your mind?

Camo uniforms

Boot Camp

War

When I say the world war

What comes to mind?

Bombs

Tanks

Foreign affairs

Did any of you think of

An ordinary girl

Or an ordinary boy?

WAKE UP

There's a war going on in 

Our city

Our country

Our world

In this audience alone

There are soldiers

But can you pick them out of the crowd?

There are no uniforms

Except for everyday clothes

The weapons of choice are small 

And usually hidden from sight

The enemies being fought?

Well, they're in the soldiers head

It's an internal war 

And too many are silent

Because those who don't understand

What the war is 

Or why the war is happening

Are too afraid of the unknown 

To get involved

Or maybe don't see the clues

Here's a clue

Battle wounds on the 

Arm

Leg 

Or wrist

Are not ugly or weird

But a last defense

Help the soldiers

Before it's too late

Just a simple smile 

Is extra ammo for these soldiers

A reason to keep fighting 

I am a soldier

And I have the scars to prove it

To my fellow soldiers 

You don't have to struggle in silence

You are not alone

You are strong

You are powerful

Your life is precious

Remember who the real enemy is

There's a war going on in

Our city

Our country

Our world

But what happens when the clues

Aren't as obvious as 

A tank

Or a uniform?