A broken promise

Speeding on the steed faster
Dauntless in war as gallant as ever
She remembered his last promise
This made her cry and wince

Heavenly was the splendid star lit night
He strode across the room like a knight
Taking her into his arms whispered in her ear
This filled her with agony and fear

He said he owed his country
And had to complete his duty
Spirited, he headed for war
And promised he wouldn’t be too far

With eagerly eyes, she waited for him
Stringing the harp singing hymns
But she was not to know
For a good cause, he had to go

For others, He was gone forever
A tribute was paid to his armor
But she could see him thru her misty eyes
And asked him daily when they would unite to rejoice