Always My Baby

As I think back to yesterday, my vivid recall of your days of play. I can still see you laughing as you ride your bike, and all those expressions for the things you liked. Now you are a man, and you stand so proud, as you salute your commanders among the crowd. Soon you will leave me for a far a way land, filled with violence, and miles of sand. Your dream has always been, to serve, and protect, my son so proud of his country, with no regrets. I pray for your safety, while wiping my tears, your only nineteen, I can't hide my fears. So tomorrow you will leave me, and your dreams fulfilled, but you will always be my baby, and my life you thrilled.