Mourning Skies

To Love...

It seemed a second passed

And he's shaking her father's hand

He has the ring in his pocket

And then he takes a stand

He had to turn away

And bite his tongue in fear

He felt the burn of tears

Truly growing near

A slight touch made him turn

And his eyes fell down

To the woman in front of him

Adorned in a gown

The preacher stood waiting

And he said his vow

"I promise to love you

Forever from now."

Slowly he blinked

And an older woman stood

With two small children

He kissed each on the hood

The caravan was waiting

And his wife choked on a cry

He pulled her close

As she bid him goodbye

A moment later he's in battle

The sky's light like a flame

He begged for guidance

When he heard his name

Another blink

There's doctors, they race

In a moment he learns

This is his final place

Once more he blinks

And he's breathing his last breath

He always kept his promise

He loved her until death.