BEYOND BASRA
Overhead the planes flew beyond Basra somewhere
to a place touched by the sun's morning light,
where soldiers prayers go interceded by angels
in the warfare of their heavenly flight.
Some airmen foresee beyond Basra to an eternity
where rapturous songs are sung.
Through the dark thick clouds there's a high holy ground
where heavenly realms Beyond Basra have clung.
It's a welcome sight for all those who fight their way
through the bombs and guided missiles below.
Majestic - the flight from its depth to its height
where God calls home those to a heavenly glow.
Such beauty is rare you could never compare;
all you can say is, "My God, your glory be."
If your mind is set to where prayers are met
beyond Basra, then say one for me.