In Your Uniform

I see you in your uniform
My heart catches in my throat
You give me a smile
I give one back
Holding back the tears.
You adjust your webcam and look through it steadily.
I notice in your eyes a tear
I'm sure you notice mine, too.
The first thing you say is, "I love you,"
Your voice cracks like a little boys
I don't care and neither do you
I touch my computer screen
My face soaked in tears
"I want you home safe," I whisper
I know you're fighting for the country
You're saving peoples lives
I'm proud of you
I really am
But I want you with me tonight.