FREEDOM from ME a Army Wife :)
Everyone hears of the Army Wife,
Her trials, sacrifices, and devoted life.
She is strong, she is brave, and she is loving indeed,
Standing by her man in his time of need.
But what of others in a similar situation,
Who have made being an Army Wife their main occupation?
They suffer many of the same trials and many of the same fears
Without the security of future years.
Will there be peace or will there be war?
You try to be hopeful but it's hard to ignore.
The world seems to be falling apart
When to a soldier you have given your heart.
Your love runs too deep to escape from it now.
You hope to be together somewhere, somehow,
When his duty is over and your life can begin.
You wonder if it will happen but don't question when.
The many heartbreaks and times you did weep
When he made promises the Army couldn't keep.
But you have learned so much together and come so far.
Others warned you not to fall in love but you already are.
His job is ever-changing and takes him far away.
You think of him always and pray every day--
For his safety, his courage, and his love for you
That he may remain steadfast, loyal, and ever true.
Nothing is sure and nothing is set in stone...
Except that he will leave again and you will be alone,
Holding tightly to your dreams of a future together
When you will at last be able to say the word "forever."
Tears have become anything but a stranger.
They fall freely in sadness, loneliness, and anger.
But he will never know because you will never tell.
You've learned to hide your misery only too well.
A few years? That doesn't sound like so long.
The letters and phone calls keep your love going strong,
Even when they are few and far between,
In them, his love for you can clearly be seen.
So keep your chin up and a smile on your face.
He is protecting your freedom and keeping you safe.
His heart is strong and his love is true
And don't ever forget that he is missing you too.
Freedom is having my husband home safe cause of the things HE does for this country and MANY others. Thank you Brad & the rest of you for giving this country FREEDOM.
I love you.
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a beautiful insight into what it means to be an army wife, and a nice take on free :)
@Understanding Alice
Thank you so much :)
Beautifully expressed some of the emotions and fears, the hopes and desires!! Great take on the prompt!!
Wish you the very best!!
Cheers!!
Great words from someone who has to go through the trials of separation to experience freedom and the value of love. I hope your hubby gets home soon and thanks so much for sharing this with us!
Very well written poem and I can tell it comes from the heart. I've never been an army wife, but I'm proud of you both and the sacrifices you make so we can be free.
From one Army wife to another... thank YOU for the sacrifices you make. I love the last four lines of your poem. So true.
@Nanka
@LeiffyV
@Lilibeth
@.Johnson - God bless and TY
Thanks so much for all your kind comments. It means a lot to me. Hubby is home right now, I hope he remains here for a bit. Thank you!.
That's so heartfelt! :) You give it a wonderful touch from a wife's point of view :) Dropping by from SS!
Wow. I am an army brat and my Dad was in Vietnam when I was in my pre teen years . This touched my heart. I am sharing it on my face book page as next month here we have Anzac day, a holiday where we honor our service men past and present. Your writing is very heart felt.
Wonderful post. We all need to read this one!
WOW. What a great post. First, I want to sincerely thank you, your husband, your kids, your family for the sacrifices you make all the time so we at home can be "free".
Second, while not a true army wife, when my husband and I were newly married, he had to do reserve duty - taking him into military zones for a month at a time. It was hard and scary for all of us, and I have a small glimpse into what you go through not just for a month at a time but daily... yearly.
Thanks again, great post,
Meryl
http://departingthetext.blogspot.com
insightful..