Refueling
Refueling
Even for this short time
being between battles
far off the front lines
away from the warfare
like fighter pilots
after too many missions
rest does not come easy,
relaxation impossible,
for it seems
a lifetime ago
not to have to hear
the constant sound
of bombs exploding
all around us;
now we rendezvous
like long, lost lovers
finding one another
we rush to embrace
learning how to
breathe again
in each other’s arm
getting much needed
recharging of spirits
for this downtime
with you my love
allows us to exist
to carry out our duty
that must be done
knowing our time
together will be short
before we mustforce ourselves to go
face our worst fears.
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