When You're in Love With a US Marine
You run your fingers through your hair
It’s extra soft today
But he’s not here to feel
You sigh, going about your morning routine
Eyeliner, mascara, maybe a little lip gloss
And you’re done
You remember a time, not too long ago
It took ten minutes or more to get ready
Everything had to be perfect
Not a hair out of place
But that was when he was home
It seems so much less important now
Not it’s a struggle to get through the day
You seem to run on autopilot
Thoughts of him always on your mind
How is he?
Is he safe?
It’s a constant count down
To the day he comes back home
But you don’t voice your fears
You bite your tongue, stay silent
They just won’t understand
Even those who try
You’re comforted by thoughts of him
His love for you
That he’ll be home soon
He doesn’t want you to be upset, to worry
He tells you this as often as he can
And that he loves and misses you
And is coming home to you soon
You get through the days ok
One long day at a time
But at night it all comes rushing back
The fears, the worry, the constant ache
You lie in bed, alone
Fighting back the tears that are sure to come
You try to be strong
If not for you, then for him
You gather your courage
All the strength you can muster
Because tomorrow is another day
It’s extra soft today
But he’s not here to feel
You sigh, going about your morning routine
Eyeliner, mascara, maybe a little lip gloss
And you’re done
You remember a time, not too long ago
It took ten minutes or more to get ready
Everything had to be perfect
Not a hair out of place
But that was when he was home
It seems so much less important now
Not it’s a struggle to get through the day
You seem to run on autopilot
Thoughts of him always on your mind
How is he?
Is he safe?
It’s a constant count down
To the day he comes back home
But you don’t voice your fears
You bite your tongue, stay silent
They just won’t understand
Even those who try
You’re comforted by thoughts of him
His love for you
That he’ll be home soon
He doesn’t want you to be upset, to worry
He tells you this as often as he can
And that he loves and misses you
And is coming home to you soon
You get through the days ok
One long day at a time
But at night it all comes rushing back
The fears, the worry, the constant ache
You lie in bed, alone
Fighting back the tears that are sure to come
You try to be strong
If not for you, then for him
You gather your courage
All the strength you can muster
Because tomorrow is another day