Familiar footsteps
On those old familiar stones.
Just like the thousand times
I called you from the open door,
And I'd say "Don't wander very far...
Dinner's just an hour away.
Be sure you're home before too long."

It was just a little odyssey...
A slight disruption of your time.
You'll be back before I know you're gone -
Just like a thousand times before.

I remember you - strong and straight -
Like any man should be.
Leaving all the doubts and fears behind.
But are you coming home again?
Will we see you - one more time?
How can I wipe away the fear I feel inside?

You said "It's just a little odyssey...
A slight disruption of my time.
I'll be back before you know I'm gone."
That was a long, long time ago.

A soldier takes first light.
First light...
Then he must walk away...