In the field
The gun he wields
Men dropping like stones
Bullet to the bone
Girlfriend at home
Told him not to go
But he said no
What a mistake
Another life to take
He can not break
Girlfriend is safe
Reason to carry on
He hears a bomb
Bodies everywhere
The skin bullets tear
He realizes his fear
But the bombs he hears
Fuel his fears
His girlfriend cries
As her hope dies
She lies
Restless she can not sleep
She lies in a heap
On the bed
Her boyfriend in her mind
She can not find
His smile in memories
He bleeds
A bullet in him
He needs to protect
No matter the effect
He gets up
Thinks of her
How she'll hurt
Needs to protect her
He hits the dirt
Bullet in the side
Tries to decide
He stands for his girlfriend
Takes a bullet that will never mend
Bullet in the head
His girlfriend lays in bed
The marines return home
She runs to see him alone
All she sees is his coffin
Her eyes soften
She runs to their house
Her tearstained blouse
Her body found
Two days after
Pills surround her
Slits on her wrists
Hands in limp fists
Couldn't bear the pain
The day will fade
