Dear Deployment;

Dear Deployment,

So, you're the one he's talked about,
the one he always has in mind?
well let me tell you something,
about this soldier of mine.

I've loved him for a lifetime,
&will love him more each day,
we may fight & argue,
but our bond will never fade.

I've watched him laugh, I've heard him cry
I've seen him at his worst.
I've comforted him through sleepless nights,
I've tried to heal most hurts.

Though army love means lonely nights,
We've called to show we care.
Through telephones & emails,
we've both done our equal share.

&here you come to put on hold
the relationship we've built,
through tearful eyes, we said goodbyes,
do you feel no guilt?

Well listen here, deployment,
I'll only say this once.
I'll play second to you, just for now
until you're good & done.

So cherish this year while you can,
I'll wait restlessly alone.
Iraq may be his current residence
but in my arms is where he calls home.