Heed the Call

HEED THE CALL In a dream that I dreamt last night A message received was meant for real It was difficult and painful to accept Even as I laid there in bed and slept Now as dawn is breaking I can reveal I am summoned and must go to fight We always knew the war grew near My orders came from an unreal source I must leave today and hope to return But my love for you will always burn And all battles must run their course It’s not just you who will shed a tear Perhaps it’s loyalty, or maybe duty Even the passion for a rightful cause But words softly spoken, were clear That voice in my dream was sincere Yet even now it still gives me pause I’ll keep safe the image of your beauty It was if I heard my own voice say Follow the orders, and quickly pack The message also had a second part To share it now just breaks my heart That understanding I won’t be back Sadly, I bid farewell but must obey