The War Wives

(Pic: Resurrection Reunion 2, 1945, Sir Stanley Spencer) 

The most difficult thing ever is

To be the wife of an army man

With every breath there is a fear

That life might cut its span

The wait never seems to end

Every call sends tremors down the spine

We knew a day like this would come

When tragedy would strike without a sign

Today we stand shedding our tears

Our nightmare just came true

They fought valiantly all say

But ended up paying their due

Victory does come at a price

With our love, they had to pay

A hundred of them saved million lives

Even though now lifeless they lay

It is a gallant day for the nation

The war finally has come to an end

The flag stands bright and tall

While our lives are left to amend

Our children shall know their fathers

We shall not dwell in this pain

We shall carry their name forward

Shall not let their deaths go in vain

As we watch them being lowered

With their white scarfs held in our hands

We stand with our head held high

And shine along with our wedding bands

Let us fulfill all their dreams

For their efforts we shall strive

They gave their soul for the country

In all our hearts they shall be alive

Let us resurrect them this day

With our respect minus the cries

Every year this day let us join

And proudly celebrate being the war wives

Written for The Magpie Tales: Mag 192.

~ Soumya