... so alone

Deploying to Iraq is hard on those left behind. And it's especially hard when the one that's left behind doesn't have a support system to help them with the lonliness.

His girl and I have had many heartfelt conversations. It sometimes seems that I am her only support. Her family and friends don't understand her feelings.

Words can't really describe the lonliness.

I never knew how it felt to be alone
until you went away.

...so alone.

I tried doing things we did together
but they only remind me of you.

I tried doing other things
but I could not get involved.

I tried smiling
but tears were always in my eyes.

I tried laughing but nothing seems funny.

...so alone.

I never knew how it felt to be alone
until you went away

and I never knew how it felt to love
until you came back

to be with me again.