Bleeds Through: Sleeplessness of a Warrior
As dark and vibrant as always
There is not a moment that goes by when you're not on my mind
Because of that I wonder why I'm still here
I watched you all run and play
You two play so good together
Your father is slowing down now
It's funny watching him try to catch you
If he could I bet he would hold you in his arms
And never let you go
Just like me
When I would hold you, I never wanted to let you go
So soft sweet tender you both are
I brought you into a world like this one
Now I remember
I remember why I wear this uniform
And sleep on this hard cot
I remember why I'm here
I promised you, you both
Cradled in front of me I said I would protect you
There are people still who might try and hurt us
I can't let that happen
Trust your father when I'm not there
Don't hate me for leaving, I'm doing it for us
As goofy as ever, your father is a good one
We'll keep him for now
As to you my sweet husband
I still clearly see that silly smile and bed head of hair
How your hands so rough and dry grip my mine each morning
As you whisper I love you in the sunrise
As you whisper I love you as sleep drifts
When I rest my head down on you
Heart beating so fast like when we met
Your cuteness as a teenager still remains
I'll be home soon my loves, my best decisions, my priceless treasures
As the moon shines light, let it shine over you
And of my return from this desert soon
March 14,2012
poem by Ryan Collins
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