Standing There

I see the little boy
standing there
looking up at his father
with trust in his eyes

I see the father
standing there
smiling down at his son
with tears in his eyes

I see the family
standing there
anxiety all around
with fear in their eyes

I see the friends
standing there
support all around
with love in their eyes

we spy other soldiers
standing there
no one around
sadness in their eyes

everyone waiting
standing there
the time has come
with goodbye in their eyes