Dodging A Bullet

In the war of words You were a smart soldier Slipping through the dark of night With camouflaged intentions Of leaving me on the front line While you retreated to the safety Of the barracks of your before and after I, sent back, stateside From your landmine love Wounded and weary Deserving of a medal, a badge of honor For holding my ground amidst the raging battle Crippled by your continued 'Special Ops' mission To make me the enemy Those who welcomed me home Say I have dodged a bullet But I feel riddled with holes Part of me amputated And having been exposed to the fallout Of your chemical warfare weapon of disregard And dishonorable dismissal Wonder why I ever enlisted In the boot camp of your affection