america

As it turned out they did something profound.
Demonstrated great courage,
We can do it!
Is what they told each other, before the battle.
Glazing out the window looking for something she can’t find
Desperation in her eyes
Loneliness in her heart.
Ostentatiously spread his legs and straddled
Smiling but dying inside
Sometimes she wanted to scream
Sometimes she wanted to just sleep
Pretending to enjoy his company, but dying inside
Cause her husband was so far away.
Hanging the American flay with tape connected
Proud of his country
Different colors representing different things
But all meaning courage
And power
Wishing he would come home
Past love needed badly.