we sat on the porch that day, <br />talking and talking. <br />you begged and pleaded <br />and still i cried. <br />I couldn't contain my <br />fear, couldn't keep quiet. <br />'i'm scared for you' i said, <br />you held me and told me <br />you'd be alright. <br />I have to keep hope, <br />stay strong. <br />You kissed my cheeks and held on; <br />held me till my tears stopped. <br /> <br />We went inside, hugging and kissing <br />Sleep can wait till later. <br />Kissing and touching, <br />fears abated...for one more night. <br />The love in your touch, <br />your eyes, deep pools of midnight black. <br /> <br />Waking up the next morning, <br />sore from making love all night. <br />No tears fall from my eyes; <br />It's time to go. <br />I watch you walk to the plane, <br />Time to leave. <br />Serve the country, <br />Your country, our country. <br />My love, I will be here <br />when you come home. <br />Please, Dear God, let him come home.<br /><br />Dolan Doran<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/leaving-for-war/
