Oh, my darling,
How I wish
You never had
To leave me
Again!
But...I know
That duty has called
And you will soon
Be bound
For distant,
War-torn lands
Where you will fight
Those who threaten
All you hold dear.
As a military spouse
I understand
The twin senses
Of duty and honor
That are so much
A part of why 
I love you
And I would never
Demand
You choose between
Your loyalty to me
And to our country,
But...for now,
For this night,
Let us turn off
The evening news
And let all calls
Go to voice mail
While we steal away
And hold tightly
To one another
Until dawn brings
Another parting.