Dolan Doran - leaving for war

we sat on the porch that day,
talking and talking.
you begged and pleaded
and still i cried.
I couldn't contain my
fear, couldn't keep quiet.
'i'm scared for you' i said,
you held me and told me
you'd be alright.
I have to keep hope,
stay strong.
You kissed my cheeks and held on;
held me till my tears stopped.

We went inside, hugging and kissing
Sleep can wait till later.
Kissing and touching,
fears abated...for one more night.
The love in your touch,
your eyes, deep pools of midnight black.

Waking up the next morning,
sore from making love all night.
No tears fall from my eyes;
It's time to go.
I watch you walk to the plane,
Time to leave.
Serve the country,
Your country, our country.
My love, I will be here
when you come home.
Please, Dear God, let him come home.

Dolan Doran

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