While You're Away

December 1, 2012

The tears in my eyes, Made the world fuzzy and unfamiliar. But I have to be strong, For me and mom, For brother and father. You say the army will treat you well, And I can only hope it’s true. The time apart will be hard, And the future will be unpredictable. You are strength and power, If you can do this, we can too.

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liquidmusicSep 21, 2013

<p>It's beautiful</p>

[email protected]Dec 1, 2012

This poem is for my older brother, who has given his time and all of his efforts into protecting these United States and these free living people. I love him and thank him for inspiring my life and inspiring this poem.