Duty

When serving our country,
I find it's nice
When I can come home early,
Early twice.

Though cramming all the overhead
Into only four days
Makes me wish that
There were better ways.

And not just better ways
Of fitting forty hours
Into a span of time shorter
Than the opening of flowers.

I also would like to find
A better way to be
Able to spend much more time with you
And you, more time with me.