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The Desert Takes

by Leandra K Brossard

The Desert takes my husband and makes him a stronger man.
The Desert takes my husband and makes him a lonely man.
The Desert takes my husband and makes him a quiet man.
The Desert takes my husband and makes him a hungry, gritty, sandy,
sobbing, solemn, tired, throbbing, angry, anxious, quelling man.
The Desert takes my husband but his soul is safe with me.
Thank Goodness for little miracles.

12/19/2004

Author's Note: Written the day my husband deployed a second time to the Desert. I had to get something out..

Posted on 12/20/2004
Copyright © 2024 Leandra K Brossard

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Maureen Glaude on 12/20/04 at 10:00 AM

such an important first-hand testimony to the soldier's wife's experience, very movingly told. I pray both that the desert relinquishes him fine and well to you soon, and for PEACE ON EARTH one day soon too.

Posted by Maureen Glaude on 12/20/04 at 01:11 PM

I'm nominating this for POTD

Posted by Ashok Sharda on 12/23/04 at 02:19 AM

Yes, normally external causes internal. The good aspect here is that within remained intact.

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