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
Copyright © Jennifer Kiesling | Year Posted 2017
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