There she sits by the phone,
Willing it to ring.
Needing to hear those words of love
She knows that call will bring

The hours pass, but pass so slow,
And still there is no call.
From her love so far away
And the tears start to fall.

Once again, the day drags on,
She knows it's part of life.
Spending days and nights alone
When you're a military wife

He goes because it's his duty,
To protect the freedom of this land.
She prays the God will keep him
Safely in his hand.

She kisses her children, tucks them in bed
And watches them as they sleep.
She never knew that loneliness
Could ever run so deep.

She's had no word for three long weeks,
She doesn't know if he's okay.
She knows there is but one thing to do,
And that one thing is to pray.

God must have been listening
As she bowed her head just then,
Because the phone started to ring
As she whispered "Keep him safe, Amen".

Before he hangs up the phone,
She whispers "I love you".
Her heart soars with joy again,
When he says "I love you too".

There she sits by the phone
Not wanting the call to end,
But thankful for the chance
Her love for him to send.

No matter where they are,
They are never far apart.
It takes more than distance
To separate their hearts.

For they were joined in love,
And they meant those words for life.
That has a special meaning
When you're a military wife.