A Soldier's Letter to His Mother

A Soldier's Letter to His Mother

I've been called into the war, Mom. I don't want you to cry;
Wipe the tears from off your face, it's not our last good-bye.
It's not an easy thing to do, to go out there and fight,
No matter what I go through, Mom, I'll think of you each night.

Keep your tears inside you, Mom, and wipe them off your cheeks;
Soon I will be home again, in just a couple weeks.
Please be sure to pray for me, because I'll pray for you;
I've got my angels with me, Mom, I know they'll help us through.

And if the worst does happen, Mom, I'm always by your side,
I wanted to be brave for you; for my country, I have died.
And if the worst does happen, I don't want you to forget
I'll love you forever, Mom; and there will be no regrets.

I've never left your side, Mom, although I'm far away,
I know I'll cry myself sometimes and think of you each day.
Remember why I'm out here, Mom; peace I will defend;
I'll be your knight in shining armor now until the end.

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