Straight Ahead Poem by Paul Reed

The day grinds into gear
As we rise from our slumber
And take on our duties
And all that they encumber

We march on, as soldiers
Looking to neither right nor left
Submerging our feelings
Of all emotions bereft

Straight ahead, straight ahead
Relentlessly on a forward move
New obstacles to overcome
New truths to prove

Please give us strength on our journey
Let us give of our best
And let us lie together safely
When we need to take our rest