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You Don’t Know Me
by Linda Ellis copyright 2001

Although you don’t know me,
every day, I think of you.
I worry about your safety
and I pray for you, too.

Although you don’t know me,
and my face, you’ve never seen,
I picture you...on a carrier
…or flying in an F-16.

Although you don’t know me,
please know that I care.
Though strangers,
we are family
in the beliefs that we share.

Although you don’t know me,
I know the work
that you’re doing
and the pride in our country
that you are renewing.

Although you don’t know me,
you have my utmost respect
for it’s the future
of my children
you are there to protect.

Although you don’t know me
and we’ve never met,
the gift that you’re giving
is one I’ll never forget.

Although you don’t know me,
many tears I have cried
as I try to imagine
what you’re feeling inside.

Although you don’t know me,
while you’re there
and I’m here,
I’ll ask God to watch over
each brave volunteer.

Although you don’t know me,
my heart beats
with hesitation,
when I hear
you’re being deployed
to an "undisclosed location."

Although you don't know me,
I know there are few who would dare
to go where you're going
by land...sea or air.

Although you don’t know me,
I know the fears you must hide
for a soldier in uniform
is bravery,
exemplified.

Although you don’t know me,
please know by this poem
that I’ll pray for you faithfully
until your safe return
home.

Although you don’t know me,
you've made me
one proud civilian,
but you need to know today
that I’m only one
…in a million!