The Uniform

An ordinary knock

On an ordinary day

But my best friend, the man I love,

Will not be coming home today

face at the door

Is respectful,remorseful, grave

But I don't want to hear any more

Not how he left not about how brave-

Heart stops

Eyes cry

Knees buckle

Why, why, why?

Thank you madam for your time

But I've given so much more

The lover that I once called mine

Will be coming home no more