Traveling Soldier

It's been three days since you've passed away
There's a secret box under my bed
With every letter you sent me

When you were last here
You gave me a bouquet of lilies
They're my favorite flowers
Dried up in a vase
Because it would kill me
To throw them away

I have every plane ticket you ever got
Next to your dog tags where your name's engraved
Right next to a picture with your smiling face

One day I'll see my traveling soldier again
Until then I have the memories and the pictures
And the pleasure of being yours
And I'm pleased with the time you spent in my life

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 1/12/2016 11:50:00 AM
Amazing the excellence that can come from three phrases..Congrats on your winning phrases..Sara
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Date: 1/12/2016 8:16:00 AM
Congratulations Kyleigh for winning in the combination of 3 words contest! You deserve the win! :) -hans
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Date: 1/10/2016 11:04:00 PM
Hello Kyleigh, Congratulations on your win. Always ~LINDA~ .
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Date: 1/4/2016 10:21:00 AM
KYLEIGH, CONGRATS on your "Combination of Three Words WIN!" *SKAT*
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Date: 1/3/2016 10:43:00 AM
Kyleigh, congrats on your placement and thank you for participating! -luloo
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Date: 1/3/2016 5:43:00 AM
Awesome post
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Kyleigh Henderson
Date: 1/3/2016 5:10:00 PM
Thanks (:
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