The Drums of War

The Drums of War
                     -Joy Stalvey Barefoot

Off in the distance somewhere;
drums of war are beating.
A man is gathering his weapons;
someone who loves him is weeping.

The sound of the drums gets louder.
She knows he's no choice in the war.
His country has called; he must answer.
She follows him on to the door.

The amulet she puts in his pocket
has returned to her before.
There's a prayer, deep in her soul;
it will safely return once more.

Off in the distance, somewhere,
drums of war are beating.
Another man gathers his weapons;
someone who loves him is weeping.

The amulet she puts in his pocket
has returned to her before.
There's a prayer, deep in her soul;
it will safely return, once more.

One day the drums will stop drumming.
Two women will answer their doors.
One greets the soldier she loves.
The other will hear "Nevermore".