Every mother prays this humble prayer, God, protect my son while he's over there...
My heart is heavy because you want to go, It's because, son, I love you so...
You'll be gone, so far away, Eighteen months is a long time to stay...
My heart is also bursting with pride, Our country needs men like you on their side...
God gave you to me, not long ago, I've loved and nurtured you, watching you grow...
Now, God, I'm giving him back, Watch over him while he's is away...Let him do his duty, then send him home,
Back to his family, where he belongs.
