My Soldier

As the day approached 

I could feel my heart break more and more. 

All the days that passed

I never thought he would walk out the door. 

That moring I woke up 

Realizing he finally would. 

Today was the day 

He might leave me for good. 

As the bus pulled up outside

I hoped he would come home safe one day. 

I let go of his hand

Crying, keeping faith as I pray. 

Through this journey I make new friends, 

All of which help me to stay strong.

Proud of my soldier I know and love, 

Next to him I support and belong. 

I sit and wait day after day, 

Hoping to get that one letter, 

Or maybe a call, 

Knowing that just that one thing could make it better. 

As I walk down the street

I admire couples who walk at a slow pace, 

Holding hands and keeping close, 

When months go by when I can't even see his face. 

But the soldier I know and love, 

Is fighting for his country with my by his side. 

As much as it kills me to awake, 

I cry myself to sleep knowing he has army pride!