The Soldier's Return

The Soldier’s return David is coming, The time’s drawing near Long have I wished for The end of the year. Loneliness, misery, This I have known Now all is ended For he’s coming home. Eagerly, anxiously. Watching the clock Awaiting the moment His ship will dock. My arms are aching Him to enfold Warm are my thoughts As I wait in the cold. Hopefully, hurriedly, Scanning each face As thousands of soldiers Invade every place. At last, he is here! Praise heavens above, I find in his arms The peace of true love.