Dad – Am I The Only One

MY MILITARY MEN
©August 2010 Donna Hale Chandler

Both my dad and my husband
answered the call from Uncle Sam.
My dad served during WWII,
my husband in Viet Nam.

There was never any question
of whether to go or stay.
If we’re to have our freedom.
there’ll always be a price to pay.

They each left their happy homes
and all their family and friends.
Everyone praying every night,
their respective wars would quickly end.

My dad served in the Navy.
My husband was Army bound.
Each one completed his duty,
neither giving any ground.

My husband left me
with little more than an “I love you.”
I’m just standing there alone,
no choice, but try to make due.

The serviceman goes off to battle.
Those left behind, just count the days.
We worry about their safety,
willing their warrior to find his way.

We try to rally their morale,
cheerful letters every day,
trying to sound optimistic,
though we seldom feel that way.

As we celebrate for their return.
think of those they left at home.
And know they suffered too,
though often, totally on their own.

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