They said we couldn't make it on a dream,
That living our life one day at a time,
Was harder than it seemed.
But we believed.
We can make it, that what we said,
We knew that we could beat the odds,
The way was to always be one step ahead,
And so we believed.
You got on that plane to go overseas,
Headed to do the job that you love,
You promised that you would return to me,
So I believed.
You're over there holding on every day,
They say we won't last the year,
But you know what I will say,
And that is that we believe.
You are returning home safely to me,
We proved to them that against all odds,
You've come back to me for all to see,
And all because we believed.
Author notes
The title of the song "Against All Odds" by Phil Collins. My fiance' is fighting in Iraq right now, and we have everything working against us, but we will make it 
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- The soundtrack of your life by Enrinye.
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A true heart wrenching write, I can see how hard it is for you to be parted from the one you love and I really admire your strength and belief in you love...
the song you choose fits perfectly with your story and your honest words are also beautiful to read as listening to the song by Phil Collins...
thanks so much for entering and good luck,
Suza -
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Thank you Suza. Frequently I cannot find a song prompt on a lot of contests that I can work with... I saw the title to that song, and just couldn't get to writing quickly enough
Thank you,
~Tabitha
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Loved the title.... *sigh*
The rhyme and flow was perfect... Beautiful...
I just loved it...
Keep on penning with ink that never fade....
Elmarie
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A beautiful story you've told here. With such love and determination, I'm certain that you and your fiance` Will make it
Good luck in the contest
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Thanks so much Both for the good luck in the contest, and thanks for believing in us too
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