What If

The first moment he said those words “I want to be a Marine” ‘What if’s’ Started forming in my head Never once spoken out loud Sunrise to sunset Even as I wandered around in the night Thinking Praying Dear Lord please keep him safe What if……… What if……… I couldn’t stop them Though I tried Those damn ‘what if’s’ would creep in Positive thoughts always from my lips My heart beats with each step he takes My son, My Marine Not even today Will those ‘What if’s” ever Come from my lips Never to be spoken, to be heard Or the words I type Never to be seen, to be read Stand down ‘What if’s’ I have screamed I will never let you free Forever buried deep inside of me I will never give into them Because I am a MoM Protecting my Marine The only way I can With my love and support Knowing this is truly The silent drill Of the MoM journey Jennifer Kiesling © 2017