We were high school sweethearts since tenth grade.
He was the captan I was his maid.
We thought forever begin right then.
We graduated in 2002.
He said I'm joining the army
it's the right thing to do.
I be free in a while. get an education and marry you .
When I return I will send for you.
They shipped him away
He was gone a year.
I held back my tears.
Then one day out of the blue Walter Reed called
They said your boyfriend's been asking for you.
I hurried there shaking all the while.
I wondered if I would ever see him smile.
Into his room I did run.
To his bandaged side I'd come.
He said I've loved you so long
but now , I can't marry you.
I took it all in without a word.
Then said very quietly , I'm still your girl.
He started crying this full grown man.
I knew then forever had begun again.
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