Here I stand

Waiting, Hoping, Praying,

Hours, days, weeks go by.

Few words and short calls;  

Long nights with silent tears.

Days of wishing, wanting, waiting.

Patience

Letters, boxes, motivating words;

Sending my love across the world.

Be safe

No longer hiding behind the fear

It's time to show inner strength

Step out from around the curtain

My strength is from behind the line

For those serving in front