Beneath the uniform, a heart beats strong
A soul that's weary, yet moves along
Through foreign lands, they make their way
Leaving behind, a piece of themselves each day

Their eyes, a window to the past
Reflecting memories, that forever last
Their smiles, a disguise for the pain
A burden carried, in the rain

Their dreams, a distant, fading light
A longing for home, on endless nights
Their hearts, a mix of love and fear
A constant battle, year after year

But still they stand, through every test
Their spirit unbroken, their will unblessed
For in their hearts, a fire burns bright
A flame of courage, that guides them through the night