I fight back tears
And tell him to "stay tough"
He says he'll be back soon
We both know its not soon enough
Its time to go
I stand to watch him leave
My heart beats faster
As I remind myself to breath
Tears run down my face
A million thoughts in my head
Replaying every memory
All the words we said
It takes more than a man
To put that uniform on
It takes more than a woman
To love him when he is gone
He chose his career
I gave him my heart
To have when he's here
And when were apart
I fall second to the army
That's the way it has to be
His devotion is to our country
But his heart beats for me
I pray again
A night much like the last
To help keep me busy
And make the time go fast
To give me greatness of heart
And the sight to see
The difference in his job
And his love for me
More than anything lord
When danger is in the field
Please protect my soldier
Please be his shield