In the midst of battle, amidst the chaos and fear
A young recruit joined the regiment, a newcomer to the sphere
He knelt down to pray, seeking solace in his faith
But the other soldiers mocked him, they showed no grace
Steph, a sergeant drunk and worn from the fight
Saw the young soldier and lashed out with all his might
He threw his heavy boot, it struck the boy\'s head
Blood ran down his neck, a wound that bled
But in the dead of night, when all was still
The young soldier rose, with a determined will
He polished the sergeant\'s boots, with care and devotion
A gesture of kindness, a tranquil emotion
The sergeant was stunned, at the sight he beheld
A young soldier\'s compassion, a story to be held
He asked the boy about his faith, about his Jesus
A moment of connection, amidst the chaos and ruckus
The soldiers in the Gordon Highlander, strong and tough
But even in battle, there\'s room for grace, for love
In the midst of war, where bravery is the norm
A quiet act of kindness can weather any storm
So let us remember, in the heat of the fray
That compassion and faith can guide us on our way
In the darkest of nights, in the heart of the fight
There\'s still room for love, for hope, for light. (\"A Moment of Connection\") by Courtney Weaver Jr.