Sense of Duty

I see the flag flying so high

And am filled with a sense of pride

A sense of duty that I cannot deny

It has always been present

And filling my thoughts

I used to try to push it away

But I now know that it’s not just a phase

Something that will pass with time

I know that it is what I am meant to do

So I can no longer deny

The sense of duty that reflects all that I do

And Every step and decision I make

Though it scares me to know

The high price that it can hold

I know that the reward will outweigh the sacrifice

So I will always fight alongside the brave men and women

And leave no man behind

Because that is what I am meant to do!