Casually Writing Forum ~BRING OUR TROOPS HOME~

My Son is leaving tomorrow,

for Basic Training Camp;

He joined the Army last month,

a brave and courageous act.

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I remember as if it were yesterday,

giving birth to him, my first Child;

I recall the joy within me,

when I first saw his beautiful smile.

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I see clearly in my mind's eye,

the memories of his youth;

The first trip he took to the Barber's,

the time when he lost his first tooth.

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The countless hours of losing sleep,

when he caught the Chicken Pox;

The oatmeal baths I drew for him,

to make the itching stop.

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The way his face would always light up,

when he hung his Christmas Stocking;

The joy I knew that God had provided,

with each gift for him 'neath our tree.

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And every moment of his every day,

yes, I remember each one of them;

And now he will fight for our Country,

if it means his life might soon end.

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So as you leave for camp, my Son,

never forget that I love you so much;

And please Lord, bring our boy's home,

this War has gone on long enough.