To My Gorgeous Handsome Soldier

To love at a distance can be torturous, as you always desire closeness to your beloved. But closeness and distance are not only physical definitions of space but also how we understand our heart. So while the physical distance between us may be great, that space may always be small within the heart. Holding close to the ones we love and trusting in that steadfastness can calm our hearts and soothe our minds no matter how far the physical distance between us. While loving another from far away may be difficult, faith in our love may keep us strong.

                         TO MY GORGEOUS HANDSOME SOLDIER

Today my heart is aching
For a man that's far away
I would give anything to hold him
And any ransom I would pay.

I find my mind just wander

To a sandy barren hell

And pray that my loving thoughts
Find my soldier safe and well.

Each night before I go to bed
I look up to the skies.

And the moon brings me comfort
As my tears brim in my eyes.

Despite the miles between us
We still share the stars and sun
So I gaze upon them often.

It helps me know we are still one.

So as I lie down on my pillow
I close my eyes and think of you
Not only in my waking moments

But you are in all my dreams too,

My gorgeous handsome soldier
I love you with all my heart
And the hardest thing I've ever done

Is have to accept we had to part.

But our love is so much stronger
Than any force I've ever known
In the short time we've been together

It's amazing how much it's grown.

So until we are reunited

Please stay safe and strong
My heart is yours forever
With you is where it belongs

Think about me often

My gorgeous handsome man

To wait for you forever
Is my battle plan.