Dating A Marine Poem by Cherokee Lady

You talk to him on the phone,
Because he is away at war.
At night you pray,
For his safe return.

You wonder if the next call you get,
Says he is safe.
That he is still alive,
Even in the midst of hell.

You want to take away his pain,
Pain from loosing friends.
You try to make him laugh,
Just to hear the sound.

You spend your days hoping,
And you’re nights praying.
When the phone rings and you hear his voice,
You feel so relieved to know he is ok.

No matter when he calls,
You answer the phone.
He tells you when he’s been hurt,
And when he’s lost friends.

He ask about your day,
Because he’s trying not to think about his.
You talk about the future,
And you hope that the plans you made will come true.

Loving a Marine may not be safe,
But I would have it no other way.
Dating him may be a high price to pay,
But god knows it’s worth it.

So if you have a marine,
Let him know you care.
Hold him when he’s with you,
And be there for him when he’s not.

Be proud to love your marine,
Know that he is fighting to keep you safe.
He is trying to make it home to you,
And every day is one day less until you get to see him.