Only 40 days my Marine

My throat is tight
My eyes are burning
It's been 6 weeks
Still my heart is yearning
I miss your kiss
And all the jokes we shared
Not even 9 months
Could get me prepared

I thought I would be fine
When you left my arms
Yet I sit here alone
Without your witty charms
Your letters are wrinkled
From being constantly read
Every morning I cry
When I find your not in my bed

I wish I could hold you
But your too far away
These tears fall all night
When i don't have to play
They think I'm fine
I haven't hurt since you've left
But my heart still throbs
With the wound in my chest

I know you're still mine
Though it's hard to believe
That you wont change your mind
When you come back to me
I hope you won't change
While the Marines have you there
Don't make me live without you
It's too much to bear

I'll wait here for you
Only forty days to go
The marines can't take you forever
You should probably let them know
My heart is yours
Please keep is near
So I say now that I love you
Forever and always my dear.