When You Went To War

Just 7 days ago
we promised our love to each other
It was happy, yet sad,
for there was a dark cloud that hovered.

I know that very soon you'll leave me
to fight a hateful war;
I can feel my chest grow tight,
my heart is getting sore.

Finally that day comes
after many nights of crying -
I knew this day was coming,
I can't go on denying.

I take you to the compound
in the uniform that I pressed;
It hurts more by the second,
this pain within my chest.

I watch you load your bag,
I see you with that gun,
I want it to be a dream,
I want to turn and run.

Five more minutes says the Chief,
as my tears begin to flow;
Why is time going by so fast,
why can't it go by slow?

I lay my head against your chest
I feel your tears run down your face
As you pull me closer,
for that final goodbye embrace.

As we pull away
to squeeze in one last kiss;
I'm lifted off the ground
by heavens pure bliss.

You say I Love You and kiss my forehead -
You say it hurts real bad...
I say I Love You too,
I've never been this sad.

As you get onto the bus
I pray to God's mighty power -
Please protect my husband Lord
in this dreadful hour.

I blow you kisses through the glass
as they take you away,
Then I close my eyes and talk to God
for its you for whom I pray.