Just a job
 

He said
its just a job
Yes he's been
in Iraq
dusty roads
hearts and minds

He couldn't
look me
in the eye

He's nineteen
getting married
in august

Might be in
Afghanistan
for christmas

His fiance
keeps fainting
doctor says
its anxiety

If i tell them
the truth
their hearts
may crumble

In silence
listening
I watch
their quiet
tears