”Fall In”

Everybody looking for somebody to be with somebody

Afraid of the unknown

More than ever before all alone

About to lose part of the man he thinks he is

Still very much a little kid

"At Ease”

He rationalizes why needing a female by his side

To distantly hold his hand

She to be comfort and release

To calm turmoil and bring him emotional peace

"Attention”

Young lady pay attention because this isn’t love

The depth of his fluctuating how, when and why

This isn’t even about you

This, this fairytale security defines your vulnerability

“Present Arms”

Month to month on the 1st and 15th

A minor sigh of relief

You allow this to take hold of you

Two children arm in arm

Bellowing out where is our daddy

“Order Arms”

In midst of blatant disrespect

Repeatedly being called out of your name

Abusive, improper treatment

That other girl

What’s her name

Barely twenty-two

Married fresh out of high school

Clouded by the question

If I leave what would I do

Young woman move on and better you

But you say he won’t let you

Then stay and remain a shell of yourself

The same shell he put up to your temple

While whispering the words baby I love you

“Attention”

Solider boy at times is nothing more than a catchy beat

A dance that makes you want to move your feet

Lyrics that spew out uncanny disrespect

Solider girl that hasn’t filtered through your heart and mind just yet

Formation

Put away this so called living to rest

Fall out and love yourself

Solider officially dismissed

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