[Boatanchors] We want you back

[Mark Richards]

Greetings All,

In the spirit of reciprocity, I offer the following:


               I want you back
		   ---------------

          I am a small and precious child
            My dad's been sent to fight...
         The only place I'll see his face,
             Is in my dreams at night...
          He will be gone too many days
           For my young mind to keep track.
          I may be sad, I may be proud,
	     yet all too small to know
	   Except the words within my dreams
		Papa, Papa, I want you back.

		I am a caring mother.
            My son has gone to war...
         My mind is filled with worries
         That I have never known before
               Everyday I try to keep
         My thoughts from tuning black.
         I may be scared, I may be proud.
              But son I just want you back.

         I am a strong and loving wife,
            With a husband soon to go.
         There are times I'm terrified
         In a way most will never know.
         I bite my lip, and force a smile
        As I watch my husband pack...
             My heart may break, it may be proud,
	       but as you leave
		I want you back.

	Let's bring them home.
	We've done enough.


	Happy Holidays

	Mark Richards
	American
	Patriot
	Lover of freedom
	Amateur Radio Operator