THE SILENT RANKS
I wear no uniforms, no blues or greens
But, I am in the military, in the ranks rarely seen
I have no rank upon my shoulders. Salutes I do not give.
But in the military world is where I live and am rarely seen.
I am not in the chain of command, Orders I do not give or get
But my husband is one who does, this I can not forget.
I am not the one who fires a weapon, who puts his life on the line
But my job is just as tough, I'm the one who is always left behind.
My husband is a patriot, a brave and pride filled man.
And the call to serve his country not all can understand
Behind the lies, I see things needed to keep this country free.
My husband makes the sacrifice, but so do my kids and me.
I love the man I married. The military is his life.
So, I pledge to support my hero and stand among the silent ranks
known as THE MILITARY WIFE
Thanks to my granddaughter Annetta Ramos
