A Soldier Has Come Today

A soldier has come home today, He has been fighting in lands far away. A soldier has come home today, There were no cheers, not a single hooray. A soldier has come home today, In a coffin to his loved ones dismay. A soldier has come home today, He was mortally wounded, death led the way. A soldier has come home today, Back to his homeland to stay. A soldier has come home today, He no longer has to kill or slay. A soldier has come home today, For protecting our freedom the enemy took his life away. A soldier has come home today, Every nation needs brave men to keep the enemy at bay. A soldier has come home today, They risks life’s most precious gift in violent affray. A soldier has come home today, If die they must, let us pray they go heavens way. A soldier has come home today, We honour you and quietly pray. Our soldier has come home today In this world every mother asks, “Why does it have to end this way?”