I dream in camouflage

Not because I’m hiding

But because it reminds me of you

Mis-shaped pattern wrapped around me

Safe, peace, fear, love, goodbye

Faint smell of your cologne lingers

Taking in deep breaths

Savoring it, remembering it


I dream in camouflage

Combat boots, badges, and ranks

Lost souls and heartaches

Deployment and Leave

Soldier, Marine, Airman, Sailors and Coasties


I dream in camouflage

Distance by far and near

Miles may not count

But love is what keeps us together

Soulmate, Lover, Friend, Sister or Brother


I dream in camouflage

War, death and wounds

Never keeps us from fighting

Pride, Courage, Valor


I dream of you

Till that joyful day

Seeing familiar faces

Landing on home ground

Wrapped up in that same pattern

Bliss, Assuring, Comfort, Welcoming

Same cologne lingers

Inhaling, reminding me it was not long ago

Since I once said goodbye to you