Frances Richey

For my husband with love

You are a Delta Demon I know that is true

It is in your blood and runs infantry blue

I knew that someday you would go again

It is never easy since you are my best friend

It was almost more than my heart could bear

Me driving away and leaving you there

Off to California you left in a hurry

Kissed me goodbye and said not to worry

That is not my nature not to worry you know

But I really will try because you told me so

It was a long month but you came home on pass

I knew time was short but I hoped it would last

But surprised I wasn't when our time was up

It happened...they loaded you up on that bus

With all of your guys, off to Georgia you went

There was no fear in your eyes, not even a glint

You all trained hard and were the best in the class

What's your reward for busting your brass

You get one day off then it is off to Kuwait

Then you'll go to Iraq I bet you can't wait

Wherever you are and whatever you do

Know that your family is here loving you

From this time on, and from here ever after

I will be waiting at home to start the next chapter

To my husband the light is on...come home to me soon.