Dear G-d, please
watch over them in their sleep.
And when the day breaks,
and they awake.
Be with them throughout it all.
And when their spirits start to fall.
And when they pick up a gun to fight,
let them live tonight.
Let no harm come to them,
these brave women and men.
The ones who grow up way too fast,
Let them come home at last.
When it's holiday away from home.
No family, on their own.
Let them be safe and warm
away from the eye of the storm.
Let them be strong,
and give them courage to go on.
They are someone's child,
someone's daughter and son.
And when they fall in combat,
I hope you cry bitter tears.
I hope you carry their fears.
Because who will tell their parents that they are gone.
You are the only one
who can help them.
Who can save them
and keep them safe from harm.
So G-d, please this holiday season,
send cheer and happiness to the soldiers.
Let them know peace and no more war.
Let them come home for the holidays and fight no more.
Watch over them, G-d, when they sleep
and can't protect themselves from the enemy.
They are your children, G-d.
When they cry, you do too.
When they are hurt,
you are in pain.
Let the night be over,
and let day break.
And forever protect our brave soldiers,
and bring them home this year, when they awake.
It'll be their own personal miracle.
And we will celebrate with them.
Because we sleep safely at night,
while they risk their lives to protect us.
And our great country.
