Army Wife

Being a soliders wife! (For the creative poetry group.)

She lays in their king size bed,

satin sheets cover her aching body,

Face buried into his pillow

where his head use to lay.

A picture of him she clutches in her hand.

Memories of him boarding the plane

in his solider uniform shadow

her like it was yesterday.

 

Pain so deep, it's like a boomerang

coming back griping her.

Suicide bombers nauseate her.

Eyes are glazed over from the pictures

of soliders that didn't make it.

Ears are ringing from the bad news

she hears every night on the tv.

When will he come home?

 

Perilous times are knocking at his door.

She fears for his life.

A life vest she longs to clothe him in

along with her embrace.

He vows to make her proud,

never regret the recant to fight for his country.

He promised to come home to her.

But when?

 

She remembers the sweetness

of the navel oranges he ate,

the taste still lingers on her lips.

The feel of him inside of her

never goes away, moisture she

feels between her legs.

Tick tock of the clock plays

the melody of their song.

 

Her kindred tell her to stay strong,

mind is full with what ifs.

Raspy voice cries out to the heavens above.

When will he come home?

 

 

Author's Note

Tell me what you think!

Reviews

[?]

awww now why you gotta go and make me cry now. This was great, I agree great timing with the 4th coming up. The imagery was wonderful, full of emotion.

[abby]

very true feelings i love it.

[Cherrie]

perfect timing with the 4th on it's way.

[Wolf's Dark Song]

A very emotional piece. I couldn't help being pulled into her story and hope her husband comes back safely from the war.

[Tina Kline]

The awful pain of longing and loneliness, so many army wives have felt this over the years. You did a wonderful job capturing her pain and loneliness with your words. And her unending worry for him. Excellent job!

[Brad]

wow! this one almost brought a tear out of me! "almost" because...you know..i'm too tough to tear up...ahem....

[OT]

such a fate to have! to sit in wait - the what ifs will plague - nice job!

[Priyankaabhilaashi]

Great job..!!

[Poetic Beauty]

The longing and fear in this piece are shown quite clearly. Waiting for the day he will finally come home to her.