War's Sting
A family is left heartbroken
And so many words unspoken
A soldier leaves them to fight
So freedom can see another day's light
They wait in hopes that he would return
His presence and love did they yearn
His letters kept them going
How much he loved them, he made sure they were knowing
An unexpected knock they heard one day
Two solemn men at the door, searching for words to say
Her heart sank like a stone
"I'm sorry, your husband isn't coming home."
She cradles the folded flag close to her heart
And repeats her wedding vows, "Till death do us part."
And if I could change one thing
It would be that no one feels death's sting
Because of a war being fought
Instead, peace would be sought
And war will end someday
But until then we'll say
Stay true
To the red, white, and blue
Until God calls us home, too.