I saw the woman crying as the plane flew out of sight,

She was trying hard to hide it, but it was her soldier's flight.

She knew that she would miss him and sadly hung her head,

Regretting all the little things that she had left unsaid.

As he's flying off into the night, while here she has to stay,

She remembers all the little things that she would like to say.

The things that seemed important are now just memories,

As her soldier has to leave her, she falls upon her knees.

"Dear God, I know you're listening, and that you're always near,

So with this prayer I'm asking you to help me with my fear.

I knew that he was leaving, but the time, it came to soon.

Now I'm asking you to keep him safe, protect him and his platoon.

"Let him feel my kisses each night before he sleeps,

And with each dawn's awakening, let him know my heart he keeps.

I ask, Dear Lord, that you will bring him safely back to me.

Amen." she said, and then arose from her bended knee.

He was off to do his duty, and she to wait back here,

But in their hearts forever they will hold each other dear.

Yes, this woman's heart is breaking, but some things he'll never see,

Except that she is proud of him for keeping her country free.