Tania Coreano
1.
When we said goodbye quietly,
You gave me a thin chain, a delicate necklace,
A memento from your journey to North Carolina, Camp Lejeune,
Your dog tags, your name, your blood type
gleaming against my chest.
2.
They hang around my neck,
Guarding me from the pain of your absence, like a heavy fog,
Silver shining like a protective charm.
3.
The dog tags act like a compass,
Showing all directions,
A map to bring you back to me,
When distance and time challenge our love.
4.
Each part holds memories,
Of your hands tracing its length,
Leaving behind a soft impression,
A touch that reminds me of our love.
5.
These dog tags are both a burden and a gift,
An anchor in my stormy heart,
Their weight reminds me of your presence,
Even when we are far apart.
6.
They catch sunlight,
Glinting with hope,
Like a signal calling you back,
Across deep valleys and high mountains.
7.
At night, they cradle my dreams,
Whispering about our shared history,
A melody of promises,
A love song that will never fade.
8.
As days become weeks,
And weeks turn into months and years,
These dog tags quietly watch,
Our enduring love through all the tears.
9.
Until the day you return to me,
And these dog tags find their place,
I will keep them close to my heart,
A symbol of our love.
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