Pow - Mia

POW – MIA Grandma, when Grandpa went to Vietnam And left you at home alone Did you ever think he wouldn't return And be forever gone No, dear I thought he'd be back And never leave again But that crazy war in Vietnam Was one we couldn't win Well, Grandma, where is he now Is he still fighting the war Will he ever come home to be with us Why did he go so far My child your Grandpa had to go And fight for freedom's sake But he won't be coming home again And that's so hard to take But Grandma, if he's not coming home Why did he have to stay I'd like to see Grandpa again So he and I could play Well, son I'm sorry to tell you this There is no other way Your Grandpa may be a prisoner of war Or what the Army calls MIA Well, why is he in prison Did he commit a crime I don't understand, Grandma It's been a long, long time Yes, dear, you're right, it's been so very long Since Grandpa went away But all the love he gave to us Is with us every day You're right Grandma He really did love us all He had to go to Vietnam To answer his country's call My child you are so very wise And one day you'll understand Your Grandpa had to go and fight For the freedom of our land Grandma, I love you so And I'll never go away I won't leave you home alone Home is where I'll stay Thank you dear, that's very kind But Grandma will be alright I love you too God is my guiding light He's my light too, just like Grandpa said He's always by our side He helps us every day And dries the tears we've cried Curtis Moorman June 17, 2011