She could hear
The doors open
To the car that
Never brings
Good news

Footprints sounded like drums
As clear skies found clouds
She prayed so hard
Hoping it was some mistake

As the bell rang
Her heart quit beating
As she welcomed
Her uninvited guests

The leaves were falling
As the world carried on
For her, this moment
Was discussed before deployment
Every army wife had this talk
Now it was a reality
Not some scenario

Dressed in their uniforms
Carrying out orders
That requires faith
They told her
About his bravery
How he honored his country
And that he is in god’s hands
Offering condolences
They said good day
and carried on

That day silence spoke
Agony lingered
Rage manipulated
Loneliness was a seductress
Hope had relocated

Money won’t mend a heart
Not even being commemorated
Yes, it’s part of being in the army
Tell that to a woman that replaced love
With a folded flag
Uncle Sam took her fiancé