The Army Wife.

I feel his scars as I rub his back
Two marks from bullet wounds
Sustained in a peace-keeping mission
He was scarcely around
But whenever he was in
The children play 'Soldier' with his boots
While I hold him in my arms


Behind every strong solider
Stands a stronger woman
I wear no uniforms
But my job is as tough as it gets
I am the one always left behind
All alone during redeployments
My heart torn into twelve pieces
As I watch him march away from me

Loving a military man is tasking
Alone in the labour room
Consoled only by a phone call
 
 I welcome and suckle the newborn
While taking care of the other children
I carry the family burden
On my fragile shoulders

Everyday as I watch the news
And read of bombs and deaths in papers
I hope and pray that he is alive
I try to stay positive
Believing that he will be home safely
I have accepted my fate
Of perpetual uncertainty

I cherish every moment we are together
I hold on to every touch
And savour every kiss and caress
I have memorized the feel of his skin
And the countless 'sweet nothings'
He whispers in my ears
I play it over and over in my mind
It makes my love evergreen

But here I am again
Hugging him and saying 'See you soon'