Her name was Emily, his was Joe
they met at a friend’s engagement party
He stood in his military uniform
she in a summer dress, with spaghetti straps
He edged closer to introduce himself
she stiffened at his interest
until she saw his eyes and recognized
the boy wrapped up as a marine
In no time the conversation flowed
laughter punctuated each revelation
nighttime turned to day
but the conversation didn’t stop
Went for breakfast at the local coffee shop
morning light didn’t fade their glow
fingertips touched then they kissed
open mouth and passionate
He said he was leaving for Vietnam
and would she marry him before he left?
She said no, but would write to him every day
and wait for him 'til he returned
He held her in his arms
until the sergeant said it was time to go.
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