As she sits there on the edge of the bed
Holding onto sweet memories, going through her head
She has their babies asleep in the next room
But remembers back when they was just bride and groom
She takes the kids to visit his mother
Together they hold hands and pray for a son and a lover
It's been too long now since he first left
For his tour of duty at his counties request
She talks with others who have loved ones over there
Helping to support each other with loving care
Sometimes she breaks down when the kids ask 'when is dad coming home? '
She wishes she had an answer for each time she's alone
She cleans the house and pays those bills
And has her moments when all time stands still
With the love in her heart for just one man
She can't help but cry as she looks at her band
She prays someday he'll come home safe from harm
And once again she'll snuggle up in his arms
She speaks to God about her plans and wishes
As she stands and cries while doing dishes
She's trying to hold it together the best that she can
Doing all she can do for the love of just one man
Her babies are quiet, for they are sound asleep
So then she lays down, then she begins to weep
She don't know it, but he'll soon be home
Just a matter of days now and she won't be alone
They will try and make up for time that was lost
And she'll be so thankfull he didn't pay the cost
We all should be thankful for those served and those that gave
And honor them with pride, for being so brave
Though their feelings may not always show
They've been through a hell that we may never know
wrote 7/17/2008 by Norman Hale Jr.
dedicated to those that served as well as their families THANK YOU
norman hale
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-soldiers-wife/
