My Little Boy

You've had this dream from the time you could talk. You wanted to be like your dad and chose the path he walked. I thought you had forgotten and changed your mind.. Oh, but no you only were waiting for the right time. I watched you grow up and I hoped and prayed, I'd never have to say good bye to you one day. How I wish your dad were here. To see you go is too much to bear And now you're going off too... Dear Lord please don't let me lose you too. Please watch over my boy and keep him safe while he's away And bring him back home again one day. He smiles and turns and waves his hand And for that moment ,he's my little boy again. I sit and read his letters over and over again And he ends each one with don't worry mom I'll be home soon, But he doesn't say when. I hold his picture close to me. His father would be so proud of the man he came to be. And so I wait patiently, For that little boy to come home to me.