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He's off to Parris Island where
He'll train to fight the war.
My son, My heart, a piece of me
Will be a child no more
Before he left I hugged him
Every time he passed me by
I told him that I love him
As a tear fell from my eye
I'm proud of him, it's What He Wants
I cried and held him tight
And pray to God to keep him strong
Please guide him through the fight
And though I had prepared myself
I never felt such sorrow
As that day he left for boot camp
For we wouldn't hug tomorrow
And Yes I Miss Him Selfishly
but one thing that i'm sure
Is all his dreams are coming true
He'll soon be in Corps.
Your Family, SEMPER FIDELIS!
He'll train to fight the war.
My son, My heart, a piece of me
Will be a child no more
Before he left I hugged him
Every time he passed me by
I told him that I love him
As a tear fell from my eye
I'm proud of him, it's What He Wants
I cried and held him tight
And pray to God to keep him strong
Please guide him through the fight
And though I had prepared myself
I never felt such sorrow
As that day he left for boot camp
For we wouldn't hug tomorrow
And Yes I Miss Him Selfishly
but one thing that i'm sure
Is all his dreams are coming true
He'll soon be in Corps.
Your Family, SEMPER FIDELIS!
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What a wonderful poem! thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mary Beth on 09/20/2012
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