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For the love of a lieutenant

Tell me that story again, 
The tale of love and self-sabotage,
Of doubt and valour, 
Of hearts and corruption,

Where the days are adventure and the nights are a dream,
The danger is adrenaline and the work is never done,
We stand together on the brightest days,
On the coldest nights,
On your side I stood, though times changed

Tell me those words again,
The words of comfort and safety
Of love and security 
Of wrong but it feels so right

We shouldn’t be but we are, 
It’s not allowed but we still do,
We could be killed for such an uncontrollable thing,
But we aren’t afraid, not anymore

Tell me that story again,
The tale of love and loss, 
Of war and duty,
Of valour and comfort

I stand in your office, hours after dark
I sit in your embrace, as the air raid sirens sing
In a blanket of green and greatness
I’m not allowed to have you but whilst no one’s watching, I will give you my heart…

Copyright © Scarlett Dadley | Year Posted 2025