A Soldier Coming Home

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Forgive me, my dear—
for I have taken too long to return;
with the seasons changing from spring to winter.
Your feet and back must have ached,
with all the waiting you had made.
Did you weep when you wake,
as you were left betrayed?

Forgive me, my dear—
for I could not keep my words.
It pains me—it kills me;
that I could not kiss those tears away,
that I could not take you somewhere faraway.

Forgive me, my dear—
for I could not give the flowers you love;
that you have to bring them to my grave.

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