The Girl Next Door
Eyes that used to shine so blue
exposing her love of life.
Shaded and shadowed,
The truth of restless nights.
When the sun goes down and
The curtain of darkness falls,
Through the thickness.
Her crying penetrates the plaster walls.
Each day, each night
She waits next to the silent phone.
He fights a war with many
She fights one here alone.
No one comes to rescue her
From pain she suffers within herself.
No one even bothers
To ask if she needs help.
Waiting for a letter
She checks the mail every day.
Bills are overflowing,
Wanting her to pay.
Her thoughts are filled with longing
Sometimes they seem to burn.
Blood red ink marks the days that pass
Anxiously awaiting his return.
Time has become a burden
Minutes like hours, Hours like days
Passing them in solitude
Wishing he was here today.
The girl next door is hurting
Radiating a silent plea.
No one cares to notice
No one cares to see.
Published by Jennifer Wright
Jennifer is a freelance writer, being a freelance writer allows her to stay home with her five children. Having been a military wife for ten years she has a special interest in supporting the troops. View profile
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8 Comments
Post a CommentThis is a beautiful poem Jenn, good job
good job Jen
Beautiful and very touching.
Your pain so was expressed so vividly, I could certainly feel some of it. Great work.
What a beautiful poem. I hope your husband comes home soon and doesn't have to leave again. I was the husband of a woman in the army and know how tough that role is.
Gave me a clear and compelling image. Write on.
Great poem, the women and families left behind are often forgotten about.
This is beautiful!