7 Seconds

The mantra of an enlisted Marine headed to Iraq. As I was told... 7 seconds : the average life expectancy of an enlisted man going into a fire fight.


7 Seconds

7 seconds
the average time for a tear to fall
to caress my cheek
like your touch used to
. . . . . . .
7 seconds
the average time between thoughts of you
filling my mind
my favorite distraction
. . . . . . .
7 seconds
the average time I don't miss you
in a single day
each day since we met
. . . . . . .
7 seconds
not just a life expectancy
but so much more
did you know?

- 05 June 2006