by Cpl. Robert L. Cook
Jan. 42~Sept. 45
If I were a Marine's wife
And had to send him
To the strife,
I would kiss him warm
And hold him tight
And let him know
Without a doubt
What my love was
All about.
And when he
Was long gone
I would let him know
I'd carry on.
I'd keep the home fires
Burning bright,
I'd pray for him
Every night.
And in my dreams
I'd hold him tight,
I'd let him know
All was right.
He would never
Have a doubt,
About our love
I would shout.
I'd let the world
Know the fact
That my love
Would bring him
Back.
Safely in my arms
He'd be,
Ever loving:
He and me.
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About the author: Robert Cook served with Reg. Weapons Co.(2d-2d) from 1942~44, at Guadalcanal
and Tarawa, during a 33-month overseas tour.
