The Soldier That Never Left

There is a soldier,

Heart Brave and strong,

The soldier never got to go,

Was held back and abandon.

They say never leave family behind,

That's just what they did.

Left their family under a fire fight.

The Heart of the soldier still fighting

While the body weakens.

Can a soldier be that never sees combat?

Can one take pride that they have beaten life?

What about responsibilities passed on?

Can a soldier be someone having a rough night?

What if this soldier stops for family?

Fighting a war is fighting with family right?

Then can a soldier be a soldier,

With no gun in hand?