American Soldier

As I waited in the Starbucks line for my usual “Awake“ tea, caught up in deep thoughts, I noticed an American soldier who was also waiting in line. There was something about him that inspired me to write a poem, which I later changed into a song. When I looked at his eyes, I felt his bravery and I felt safe. Having dated guys that never stood up when needed and stayed frozen like a coward instead of defending me, I looked at this solder and felt as though he was standing up for the whole country, and that t