Frances Richey

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Amber Gilley's Poem to Her Husband Who Serves In The Oregon National Guard

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.

posted by Frances Richey at 4:00 PM

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