My Son

My son my son I pray that you'll come home to me my son my son



It seems only yesterday the most important thing on your mind



Was whether you'd make the baseball team or get the new school jacket



Like all the other kids had



And I remember how your eyes lighted up when you got your first rod and reel



For that big fishing trip just you and your dad



And I remember wiping the tears away when you hurt yourself on your sled



In those days it seems the house was filled with laughter and joy



Filled with your friends and they were all such good boys



And then came the day that you walked down the aisle



To receive that all important diploma



I was so proud but I couldn't believe that tall young man was my son my wonderful son



And then I remember the little girl that was always around kinda tagging after you



She's not so little anymore but she's still around who knows maybe someday



Then you received the call that I guess we knew would come someday



But it came so quick and now you're so very far away



In the land that until a short time ago I didn't even know was there



I know the time will pass you'll be home again



But until that time my darling take care take special care



My son my son I pray that you'll come home to me my son my son