Airman Michelle Ackerman says goodbye to her family. US Air Force Photo

TO MY LOVE

By the time you read this letter,

I'll be far away from you

I had no choice, you see

It was what I had to do.

I want you to know I love you

Even more than life itself

And it tears my heart in two

To leave you by yourself.

But I am a soldier, regardless

And I will stand to fight the foe

So, please don't think me heartless

For telling them I would go.

It's just that our nation needs me

To defeat the wrongs of men

Fighting for peace will feed me

'Til I taste your kisses again.

So, keep the home fires burning

And whisper a prayer or two

'Til you see my ship returning

And I lock my eyes on you.

Then wave to me, my sweet,

Wearing that smile of yours

Which makes my world complete

And brings me home from wars.

©Nancy L. Meek October 1, 2003

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