Come Home


I sit and wonder if he's coming home.

I sit and think how much longer will it take for it to be over.
The wait is too long, when will it stop?
For him to return from the guns and knifes; it’s so heart breaking.

I want him to come home.

The kids are wondering how long he will be. 
It breaks my heart to say, "Not long now," when I know I’m lying to them.

Don’t be much long now dear. 


The kids await,
Your dinner is ready,
Don’t be late.

Scarlett
Year 8

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