A Moment of Connection

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.