Cambodia

W e l l

he was Thailand based

she was an airforce-wife.

He used to fly weekends

it was the easy life.

But then it turned around and he began to change.

She didn't wonder then

she didn't think it strange.

But then he got a call

he had to leave that night.

He couldn't say too much

but it would be all right.

He didn't need to pack - they'd meet the next night.

He had a job to do

flying to Cambodia.

And as the nights passed by she tried to trace the past.

The way he used to look

the way he used to laugh.

I guess she'll never know what got inside his soul.

She couldn't make it out

just couldn't take it all.

He had the saddest eyes that you have ever seen.

He used to cry some nights as though he lived a dream.

And as she held him close he used to search her face

As though she knew the truth - lost inside Cambodia.

But then a call came through

they said he'd soon be home.

She had to pack a case and they would make a rendezvous.

But now a year has passed and not a single word

And all the love she knew

Has disappeared out in the haze.

And now the years have passed with not a single word

But there is only one thing left

I know for sure

she won't see his face again.