Penny Rock

FOXHOLE BUDDY

Until death do us part.
Others think this is a marriage vow.
But for us it’s an unspoken vow in war.
We sign the contract with our eyes
As we look into each other’s soul.

The bond is not created out of passion,
But by fear and need.
We have no history and an uncertain future.
We may have only met this morning,
But we commit to each other forever.
Forever might be tonight.

I’ll stay awake so you can rest.
You’ll give me food to keep my strength.
I’ll walk ahead to show you the path.
You’ll hold the light so I can see.
I’ll take the bullet so you can live.
You’ll cover my face to show respect.

We are foxhole buddies tied to each other
By endless trust and bottomless faith.
Ours is a bargain sealed in blood.
We will live for each other
Until death do us part.