For Memorial Day

Upon my life, I do declare, my dear, My Darling, Elizabeth, that I do Love you from the depths of my soul to the Greatest reach of my fingertips, from where My boots tread, to the lengths my heart can reach. My most Precious One, my heart sank like stone Descending lost in murkiest shadows With each tear coursing down your lovely cheeks. I would never volitionally choose To leave your side, for intertwin’d our souls Remain. The Enemy charg’d, our line held, Yet I took shrapnel in my chest. Still my Fondest desire is to see your face And kiss away your deep clouds of sorrow.