My Soldier Child

(In honor of our service men and women)

Where is he now, Dear Lord?

My soldier child of twenty-one

It’s been weeks without a word

And now this awful war has begun

Last letter I got was full of hope

Said he thought he’d soon be back

Oh! Please Dear Lord. Help me to cope!

I hear his unit is under attack.

My fear is growing stronger deep inside

For my son, my soldier child

But in his job he takes much pride

He’ll do his best in a land run wild

So I’ll lift my prayers to the Lord above

And ask Him please just to keep

Safe in His arms this child I love

Give him this night a peaceful sleep.