She Will Accompany Me

 While sitting in this bog,
Not mud but in my mind.
Who would dare to enter this dark world?
Maybe another veteran with similar ghosts.

 Walking along a lonely path,
Not in the park but in my mind.
Who would walk along by my side?
Maybe a friend that would travel with me.

 Lying here under this cloud,
Not in the sky but in my mind
Who will make sure it doesn’t rain?
Maybe a brother or sister could stop the wet.

 Sweating here in this heat
Not in the desert but in my mind
Who will wipe my brow?
Maybe a passing traveler would hand me a rag.

 Screaming out in the night
Not in war but in my mind
Who will comfort me?
Only one on this earth: my wife.

 Through all of these things
She has accompanied me.
She who has a gentle touch and understanding smile;
She will accompany me, my angel, my love, my wife.
©David R. Alexander
August 1, 2003
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