December 09, 2004

Sweet Warrior

Come to me, sweet warrior.
Take me by the hand.
Follow me to quiet places
in a quiet land.
Sleep in fields of emerald
beside the quiet sea.
Feel the sun upon your face
and stay awhile with me.

I followed you to battle, son,
and helped to calm your fears,
and laughed with you in happy times
and brushed away your tears.
I shielded you with tender wings
when you were very small,
staying close across the miles
after duty's call.

Come to me, sweet warrior.
Take me by the hand.
Follow me to quiet places
in a quiet land.
Walk with those who came before
beside the quiet sea.
Feel the mists upon your face
and stay awhile with me.

Gone's the time of duty now,
your battle has been won,
and brothers wait to welcome you
beneath a rising sun.
Take my hand, we'll go to them
it's where you need to be,
a land of gentle warriors
each one, USMC.

Come to me, sweet warrior.
Take me by the hand.
Follow me to quiet places
in a quiet land.
Walk amongst your brothers here
beside the quiet sea.
Feel the warmth of heaven's grace
and stay awhile with me.

-Lila Meyer, December 9, 2004
"Mamamontezz"

God bless and keep you, Lance Corporal Kyle Renehan, USMC. Semper Fi.





Posted by Mamamontezz at December 9, 2004 05:01 PM
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A beautiful, touching tribute to a brave Marine. Awe-inspiring.

Posted by: Bill Faith at December 9, 2004 05:54 PM

This is so beautiful and moving. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Posted by: willowfae at December 9, 2004 07:41 PM

I'll tell you how beautiful that was once I get the tears to stop falling...

That was awesome, Mama.

Posted by: Beth at December 9, 2004 09:32 PM

Mama, that's incredible.

Beth said not to read it without a Kleenex in hand.  Now I know why.

Posted by: Lord Spatula I, King & Tyrant at December 9, 2004 11:19 PM

Very moving,and yes it will bring tears to your eyes. May he rest in peace.

Posted by: LC NeilV at December 10, 2004 08:35 AM

Saw this on my brother's site, Mudville Gazette. All I can say is "Wow!" It really is beautiful, and I too was moved to tears. Thanks. Now I have another blog to add to my favorites list.

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