War Bride

She waits for him with baited breath. May a messenger not bring any news. She hopes for the best, can’t wait to see. He’s her life, she has everything to lose. May a messenger not bring any news from the front lines, telling of his demise. She knows in her heart, he shall return. A telegram would surely tell lies. She hopes for the best, can’t wait to see her gentleman walk through her door. Now, she waits for him to return one day, the soldier, the man she adores He’s her life, she has everything to lose. She’d be done, if he was not to return. But, down deep inside, she knows he’s alive For his presence, she’ll wait, and yet yearn.