In life I've fell so many times,
   to many different things;
I'd took a path down darkened road,
   no glint of hope or dreams.

I lived for self, a lonesome place,
   to be all my own man;
Til' Jesus found this broken soul,
   then took me by the hand.

He said "Don't fret, I've paid the price,
   Your sins they're all forgiven;
I've got a place to call your own,
   a Home all yours in Heaven."

He paid in blood for all my sins,
   to give me this new life;
To see the road I'd missed before,
   called living my life right.
  
I may have lived my life all wrong,
   in sin He must abhor;
Yet glory be to Calvary,
   I don't live there anymore!

Yes I've seen that I'm the blessed one,
  in more than every way;
When I first met you, my mother,
   On my very first birth day!

Oh yes, My God made perfect sense
   as following Master's plan;
When He placed you as my mother,
   named me, your biggest fan!

I wouldn't change the smallest thing,
   nor'd ever chose another;
So i tell you now, I'm more than blessed,
   to have you as my mother!

So mother, you're much more than
   just a woman who gave birth;
You're a masterpiece and then some,
   that my God sent down to earth!

I never knew a heart could feel
The pleasure of a smile,
But since I saw your loving face
I've known it all the while!
You give me hope with each new breath
I take now in my life
You give me strength for fighting
All this sorrow, pain and strife!
You are a true example
Of what love is meant to be
You've always stood so bold and strong
A pillar next to me!
You fill my heart with happiness
You're willing to forgive,
Yes with your love beside me here
My life I'll gladly live!
You've shown me how to live for God
Walk with Him everyday
You've shown me how to talk with Him
While on your knees to pray!
So now you see you've changed my life
With brightness of your smile
I'll live my life protecting you
And go the extra mile!
My broken heart you've mended now
To live my life again,
You'll always be my one true love-
My lover and Best friend!

Have you ever thought about
  what your mother's love is worth?
It's the closest thing to Heaven
  any man can feel on earth!

It's so meaningful and true
  as she holds you in her arms.
She'll protect and keep you safe
  from this life and all it's harms!

She'll stand right by your side
  no matter what you've done.
She'll be the one to hold you up
  when your so called friends are gone!

Yes she brought you here to earth
  and you'll find she'll take you out;
If at one time in your life
  her precious love you ever doubt

For no matter what the time,
  when my running now is done;
Mom'll wrap me in her arms
  saying "Welcome home my son!"

So listen as I tell you now;
  you will never find another,
Heart thats filled so full of love,
  as the heart of my mother!

It's been too long since moment when,
   I said those precious words;
To think I don't still love you girl,
   now that's more like absurd.

I'm not the best at being all,
   the perfect man should be;
But faithful, true, forever strong,
   now that would be more me.

I may not tell you everyday,
   just everything you mean,
But girl I say for once and all,
   you're everything I've dreamed.

So if there's once you question us -
   in fact, just anytime;
Just ask me then, I'll tell you this,
    to give you peace mind:

My precious girl, I love you more,
   than ANY words can say;
You've changed my world, with just your love,
   by you I'm still amazed!

In the Bible it is written,
   among the "Thees" and "Thows";
Just what I promised you,
   in these our wedding vows.

I promised you forever,
   is how long you'd feel my love;
No matter what the struggle,
   ever come to push or shove.

I promised you I'd stand by you,
   from then 'til Heaven calls;
I'd hold you tight and comfort you,
   to never let you fall.

I promised you I'd hold your hand,
   all through life's weary way;
I'd guide you and protect you,
   grow closer day by day.

I promised to defend you,
   to stand up for my bride;
To make you first within my life,
   and put all else aside.

I promised you I'd be the man,
   My God would have me be;
I'd show you kindness in our life,
   our marriage I would lead.

I promised you I'd comfort you,
   forever keep you safe;
To wrap you up with loving arms,
   my arms your sacred place.

With those few vows I said to you,
   forever was my goal;
And here we are still so in love,
   since 50 years ago!

There's certain people God sends down
  To bless us here on earth
Although you may not see them there
  They've watched 'ore you since birth!

They're often times just standing 'round
  So close right by your side
You'll never know they're standing there
  Can't see them if you tried!

They're hidden all around your world
  The average "Joe" they seem
You'll never see them casting spells
  Or popping up in dreams!

They don't have massive sets of wings
  Or mutant ways to fly
They don't  appear from thinnest air
  Or warp up in the sky!

They're human just like you and me
  With such a simple task
They follow best My God's design
  Do everything He asks!

You'll feel their presence when at times
  He needs a helping hand
A human touch to show His love
  To us, a mortal man!

Those special people in your life,
  A touch of God's own love
Those special friends He sends to us,
  His Angels from above!!

If love is what you're looking for,
I've got the magic potion,
It starts with trust and discipline
And ends with full devotion!
It comes with lending of your time
And giving up yourself
To show the one who means the most
Their love means more than wealth!
You must forgive each other's wrongs
Don't live in times gone past
You've got to focus on today
For ANY love to last!
Now show her that a passion burns
For her inside your heart
Romance her with your love each day,
A love to never part!
Don't ever leave her when you're mad
Not one foot out that door
Until you've made ammends with her
Don't ever leave her sore!
Now spend some time in prayer each day
Get on your knees with God
Then hand in hand together walk
The road not often trod!
You take to heart these words I say,
And make a simple plan,
In love you'll be a Hercules-
To her, a Superman!!

Is your heart so full of sadness,
   so bogged down with despair;
You feel you've reached the bottom now,
   and no one really cares?

You're at the end of a lonely road,
   with not one soul in sight;
It feels there's no way out but death,
   not one thing else feels right.

As tears well up within the your eyes,
   you look back through the years;
You wonder how it came to this,
   the worst of all your fears.

You knew some how the end would come,
   as we all meet certain death;
But never dreamed you'd be alone,
   when drawing your last breath!

Now listen close to what I say,
   you NEVER were alone;
My Lord and King looks out for you,
   while perched upon His throne!

He's waiting on a call from you,
   He knows it's on the way;
In fact He knows all about your life
   you live from day to day!

Get on your knees and call on Him,
   just ask Him to forgive;
Each time you've sinned all the through your life,
   forgiveness He will give!

My God will love and pick you up,
   from lonely depths of sin;
You'll never be alone again,
   and with Him you will win!

Now Jesus called my grandpa Home,
   to walk those streets of gold;
To sit and chat bout all those things,
   my grandpa really knows!

There were so few and far between,
   not one a wiser man;
Yes, God Himself will find this out,
   when with my gramps He'll stand!

I see it now when gramps got There,
   he grabbed a serving plate;
To walk around to serve each one,
   to greet all Heaven's saints!

Each time I see a lightning bolt,
   or flash up in the sky;
I'll know its gramps, in his own way,
   to tell us all good bye.

So grandpa dear, we thank you now,
   all though you may be gone;
Your wisdom lives within our minds,
   your legacy lives on!

So you pass it every day now,
  that book just lying there.
You know that you should read it;
  such riches there to share!

It's not just decoration,
  all covered up in dust.
If you'll read a couple pages,
  then in God just place your trust!

He will open up your eyes now
  if you'll only scriptures read;
He will change your life forever,
  yes, He'll fill you full indeed!

You can read 'bout any passage
  that My Heavenly Father spoke,
And find something so important
  that will give your heart a poke!

There is so much in those Scriptures
  that will help you grow always.
It's a book that every Christian
  should read near every day!

You can talk to God My Father
  as you go to Him in prayer;
Then His answers He has written
  in Those Scriptures lying there!

So when you see it on that table
  as your walking out the door,
Pick it up and read it's pages
  and He'll bless you ten times more!

So many people hide true hurt,
   they're broken down today;
Crushed from life, so hurt inside,
   secrets full of just heartache.

You've seen them too, they're all around,
   folded wings that used to fly;
Shattered dreams of days gone by,
   broken halos past their shine.

Don't cast your stones, but take some time,
   to show them that you care;
Each  life so precious, truth be known,
   it could be you right there.

So lend a hand to help them up,
   take time for them today;
To brush off life and stand again,
   unfurl wings to fly away.

This lonesome earth is not my home
I'm just wanderin' through
I'm waiting on my chariot ride
To home beyond the blue!
There's just a few more roads to cross
A few more wars to fight
There's but one moment left on earth
Until I take my flight!
What glorious moment that will be
He'll come with outstretched hand
To lead us to that marvelous place
Our Home in Beulah Land!
With sudden splendor He'll arrive
His Angels gathered 'round
We'll know that moment when it comes
When Heaven's trumpets sound!
I'm now so ready for that day
To see My Saviour arrive
Could be this morning, noon and night
We'll break through Heavenly skies!
I hope your ready when rapture comes
To take us to our Home,
If you've trusted in God's saving grace
On Heaven's shores you'll roam!
We can't imagine what glory will be
What splendor there awaits,
When on that day we'll walk and run
Through Heaven's Pearly Gates!

I've heard it said there's streets of gold,
   big set pearly gates;
Huge mountains capped with diamond tops,
   this earth would five star rate.

The beauty there, tranquility,
   the peace and happiness;
A dream I've dreamt for many years,
   'Til day I realized this:

It's peaceful bliss, I'm sure it is,
   what Heaven's meant to be;
But here on earth my gorgeous love,
   is close to that for me.

She's special, no, she's more than that,
   no clue how much she's worth;
But in my heart she's one small piece,
   of Heaven here on earth.

She's found a way to mend this heart,
   once broken from life's harm;
Since finding her, to hold her close,
   is Heaven in my arms.

What will your loved one feel just when
Your last day here is done?
Will she know you always loved her
If tomorrow never comes?
Do you often leave her wondering when
Your walking out the door?
Does she really know you loved her or
She's not at all quite sure?
Don't you think she often questions when
She sleeps alone at night?
When the last time that you saw her was
When last you'd had a fight?
Please don't ever take for granted just
How much you love your wife,
Not a one of us are promised any
Moment next in life!
There's so many loved one's out there
Wished they had a bit more time
For to show her that they loved her or
To walk a different line!
Tell her now how much you love her
Hug and hold her very near
Cause there may not be a next time
'Fore your time of death is here!
Show her often she's your woman
Only one your dreaming of
She's your queen among no other
Only heart that you could love!!

It's this time of year again,
   that we thank Our God above;
For that special one He sent,
   for to share a mother's love!

It's  a love above all else,
   you will see if just you'll pause;
That she gave more than all,
   and looked over all your flaws!

She'll wrap you up in loving arms,
   hold you closer day by day;
Walk beside you hand in hand,
   show she's there, and there to stay!

So treat your mom with all respect,
   for she's loved you since your birth;
She's the only mom you'll have,
   for your time upon this earth!

So dear mom, I love you so,
   and I pray from this day on;
That you'll feel my love for you,
   know I'm blessed to call you "Mom"!

There's something 'bout My God's dear grace,
Where peace and love abound
Once deep in sin, He rescued me
Once lost but now I'm found!
He died for us so long ago
Our sins to all forgive
He bore our burdens on that cross,
He died so we could live!
God sent His Son right down to earth
A man like you and me
He felt the pain of martyr's death
On hill called Calvary!
A short time later after death
My Jesus rose again,
A perfect sign of second chance
Since rescued from my sin!
He plucked me out and gave me life
He's filled my soul with joy
I once was blind, but now I see
How sin was Satan's ploy!
I have no fear to leave this earth
As death has lost it's sting
Now I can't wait since I've been found
To hear those Angels sing!
I know My Lord is coming soon,
Can't wait to leave this place,
A Heavenly joy now fills my soul
All thanks to God's dear grace!

You'll never find a love like God's,
   as sent from Heaven' above;
You'll find He's always by your side,
   there's vict'ry in His love!

He'll always lead and guide us,
   as shepherd leads his flock,
He'll hold us up through storms of life,
   there's vict'ry in The Rock!

My God protects you from His throne,
   through everything you face;
He'll show you mercy, love and more,
   there's vict'ry in God's grace!

He showed true love from Calvary,
   true love we can afford;
Don't once lose hope, just look to Him,
   there's vict'ry in My Lord!

Yes He'll bend and try to break me,
   yet with strength I will not fold;
As Job said it in The Scriptures,
   "I will come forth as gold!"
He'll put me through life's fires,
   He'll hold my feet to flame;
Yet that which doesn't break me
   Will help me bear the pain!

He'll take some loved ones from me,
   my broken heart so sad;
He'll see me through those troubled times
   with gentle guiding hand!

Oh yes, My Lord knows just what's best,
   He's always in control;
And just when seems He left me there,
   Such strength and peace He'll show!

At times He'll give us crosses,
   each one of us to bear;
But if we leave them at His feet,
   true mercy He will share!

My God's the Master of everything,
   He'll turn your life around;
Since now I've give my ALL to Him
   True peace and love I've found!

Although I still face trials in life,
   with God I'm standing bold-
He now has turned my scars of past,
   to shiny bars of gold!!

There's one thing that I know 'bout life;
   at times it seems so hard;
To find your path, to make your way,
   remembering who you are!

We all have done those certain things,
   we wished we'd never done;
Or wasted time with those we love,
   to realize time is gone!

We move so fast, get lost in self;
   forget all those who care;
Those few who've never left your side,
   with love you can't compare.

Remember now when times got rough,
   who stood so firm by you;
They gave you will to stand your ground;
   the strength to see it through!

So stop right now, acknowledge those,
    those few that show true love;
Those one's whom God Himself has sent,
   those angels from above!

They're 'round us in so many forms;
   but just look close, you'll know;
They all have but one thing alike..
   a golden heart that glows!

Let me tell you 'bout My God,
   in a moment you will see;
Why He's the One I serve,
   and He means so much to me!

Just a Baby sent to us,
   from His Heavenly Father above;
Came here just a mortal man,
   sent to teach us 'bout true love!

Yes, He made His mark on earth,
   sure He walked upon the waves;
As He broke the Devil's spell,
   freed us all who've been enslaved!

Oh He made the lame to walk,
   yes, He made the blind to see;
Then He showed us all real love,
   when He died for you and me!

Not a story's once been told,
   ever 'bout a Greater Man;
Who did things none else have done,
   just to follow Master's plan!

I pray My God in Heaven,
  please be with me here today;
Please protect me, guide and keep me,
   as life's storms now come my way!

Please be with me till they pass me,
   when the thunder sounds no more;
Or just take me home to Heaven,
   let me walk that golden shore!

When the darkness often tempts me,
   to at times just hide my face;
As life's storms so fierce around me,
   rest in God, My Hiding Place!

For I feel My God is with me,
   as I go to him in prayer;
He has always be my anchor,
   when I need Him, He is there!

Yes, He's silenced Satan's whispers...
   "there's no hope in life at all";
'Cause My Lord himself has caught me,
   any time before I fall!

Now I'm sure that God is with me,
   and tomorrow sun WILL rise;
For I know He holds my future,
   just beyond those stormy skies!

Just how long would it take
For your love to answer this-
Are you positive he loves you
Are you his and ONLY his?
Just how often does she ask
Do you really love me dear?
Are you often times too busy
For to care about her fear?
Just how many times in one day
Do you give your girl a hug?
Are you mostly always running
So you pass her with a shrug?
Just how aweful would you feel
If she gave away your love?
Are you so lost in yourself
Or not her you're thinking of?
Just how's it going to feel
When she finds another man?
Are you gonna care about it
Or it's part a bigger plan?
Just how aweful person are you
For to play with someone's heart?
Are you thinking it won't crush her
When you rip her world apart?
Now just stop and think about it
How you're living life a lie,
Have you thought a bit about it
Who will care just when you die?
You may feel somethings important
Other than the vow you made
To your bride in front of God
Proudly on your wedding day.
Bet your wife will be beside you
When those other things are gone,
Better hurry up and love her
'Cause with you she'll soon be done!

So let me tell you about My God,
   one moment you will see;
Why He's the One I serve on earth,
   He means so much to me!

'Twas just a Baby sent to us,
   from Heavenly Father above;
Came here as just a mortal man,
   to teach us 'bout true love!

You see He made His mark on earth,
   and yes, He walked on waves;
I know He broke the Devil's spell,
   freed all who've been enslaved!

At times He made the lame to walk,
   or made the blind to see;
Then showed us all about real love,
   He died for you and me!

Not once a story's e'er been told,
   about a Greater Man;
Who's done the things none else have done,
   just following Master's plan!

A lady made from toughest strand,
   yet gentle as they come;
She's more than all my hopes and dreams,
   she might just be "the one".

She's daffodils and butter cups,
   she's such a gorgeous girl;
A lie would be she's just my love,
   when really she's my world.

The hottest flame you've ever seen,
   shear lightning strike on land;
You'd face a fury few will know,
   if messing with her man.

She makes me feel like ne'er before,
   I'm happy as can be;
In fact to tell you all the truth,
   she's EVERYTHING to me.

Just how many times, I ask you now,
   have you let God have control?
How many times you've fought My Lord,
   and never once let go?

He promised us, "I'll make a way,
   if you'll believe in Me!"
Oh yes, My Lord now waits upon,
   your call on bended knee!

He's shown His mercy, love and grace,
   to everyone around;
Now pick your head up, trust in Him,
   He'll NEVER let you down!

He's The Mighty Ruler, King of all,
   with love so tried and true;
He's the Master of the Universe,
   yet weeps when losing you!

He's never once to busy for,
   to hear and answer prayer;
He's Almighty and Omnipotent,
   He's ALWAYS standing there!

You'll never know how big your load,
   or burdens that you bore;
Until you give them ALL to Him,
   He'll bear your load and more!

He'll help you through the trials you face,
   such strength and love He'll show;
If only you'll just turn to Him,
   then finally JUST LET GO!

Though sometimes there's days,
   I feel all alone;
Even with family beside me,
   a house not a home.

I know that I'm loved,
   but still shed a tear;
For to be all alone,
   is life's greatest fear!

Alone is a dark place,
   so dreary and bleek;
It creeps in with fury,
   turns strong men to weak!

When I'm heavy and lonesome,
   my heart so so sad;
I remember Christ My Saviour,
   He helps me feel glad!

I remember He loves me,
   He's been here for me;
Once suffering and lonely,
   but now I'm set free!

My heart now so happy,
   my sadness all gone;
With Christ in my life,
   I sing a new song!

He's shown me forgiveness,
   my sins washed away;
He's filled me with gladness,
   and mercy to stay!

A new day had dawned,
   His grace He has shown;
With Him right beside me,
   I'm never alone!

You've gone on before me
   I'm feeling so down
Though one day in Heaven
   I'll see you around
We'll shout out with singing
   On Heaven's bright shore
With you in my arms
  Together once more!
We'll praise My Dear Saviour
   And look on His face
Together we'll thank Him
   For His love and grace
Our hearts will be mended
    Our sorrows all gone
With you right beside me
    All crying is done.
We'll walk through the Heavens
    On streets of pure gold
We'll have perfect bodies
   To hug and to hold.
We'll sit and just listen
   To Heavenly Band
We'll gather our crowns
   With Jesus we'll stand
We'll cross through that river
   Our mansions we'll see
To hold you forever
   What glory will be!
I now live each day for
   That moment just when
Those trumpets will sound
   And I'll see you again!!

I've got a thing or two to say,
   oh sure, I'm shedding tears;
This life is harder than it was before,
   without you with me here.

Now when the nightfall closes round,
    without you by my side;
The peace I had just holdin you,
   has turned to pain each night.

I know you didn't walk away,
   when Heaven took you Home;
Yet being here without my friend,
   has left me all alone.

So now I'll  let you guide my way,
   with you I'll make it through;
Cause every thought of you I have's...
   one moment spent with you.

I know at times I may not be,
   that perfect man I was;
But never think I'll once let go,
   or ever stop my love.

At times it's hard to say those things,
   a lady needs to hear;
Those certain words that mean the most:
    those words, "I love you dear".

You may not feel undying love,
   is coming from my heart;
Yet never doubt, your stuck with me...
   we'll NEVER be apart!

So when at times you feel left out
    or all alone it seems;
Remember this, YOU'LL ALWAYS BE...
   the angel of my dreams!

I told you once, I'll tell you now;
   none else could be enough;
To draw the love you've formed in me...
    FOREVER kind of love!

My gorgeous love feels bad at times,
   she doesn't know my thoughts,
She sees me on my worst of days,
    when everything seems naught.

She does her best to make each day,
  feel better by the night;
To make the bad just go away,
   and make my world alright.

She's hard at times on only one,
   the beauty that I love;
To think she's not the better half,
    absurd, just look at us!
  
She may not be the angel,
   that she thinks she oughta be;
But truth be known she's close enough,
   to perfect just for me.

The words "true love" can mean so much,
   if loving that right girl;
She'll turn your nights to sunny days,
   and rock your whole wide world.

Her love is like vast rolling hills,
   grass blowing in the breeze;
The scent of springtime wafting in,
   to set your mind at ease.

Her strength is like a lightning bolt,
   loud crash, a thunderous roar;
Sheer power behind the mighty seas,
   an anchor cast on shore.

Her beauty's so magnificent,
   huge mountains capped with snow;
As sun's horizon meets the land;
   a sunset's peaceful glow.

Her touch, a soft and tender touch,
   a drop of gentle rain;
It brings such joy into my heart,
   her touch can ease fierce pain.

Her heart's so full of tenderness,
   each beat confirms her love;
A precious package sent to me,
   from Heavenly Father above.

So now you see how rich I am,
   in love I've got the world;
Since finding her I have it ALL-
   my gem, my gorgeous girl.

If Webster could have found a way,
   defining just your love;
He'd had to paint the closest thing:
   our love from God above!

It's more than kind, far more than pure,
   formed of the rarest breed;
A simple love none else could feel,
   yet everything I need!

It's shown the best through anything,
   just knowing that you care;
It coddles close this heart of mine,
    to feel your presence near!

To see you in my dreams each night,
   to wake up by your side;
Fulfilling now once lonely heart,
   in love I now abide!

Now tryin' to find if just one way,
   to put your love to words;
To tell the truth I'm still at loss,
   your love makes words absurd!

What a glorious day will be then,
   when the raptures taking place;
When we all go Home to Heaven,
   see Our Saviour face to face!

All our struggles will be over,
   yes, all sorrows will be past;
For that glorious day will be there,
   with Our Lord and King at last!

When those trumpets sound in Heaven,
   in My Home, my Beaulah Land;
Then we'll be with Him forever,
   in the Hollow of His hand!

For all parting will be over,
   no more burdens for to bear;
All the fighting will be ended,
   no one sheds but one more tear!

All our loved ones gone before us,
   yes in Heaven we will see;
We can hug them, touch their faces,
   in our glorious Home to be!

Yes, My Saviour paved our way to,
   cross inside those pearly gates;
Can you feel the anthem mounting,
   as our mansion there awaits

Just a few more days to labor,
   just a few more wars to fight;
Till those trumpets echo sounding,
   and we take our Heavenly flight!

They've given all as war raged on,
   they gave their best each day;
They fought to free each one of us,
   to see 'ole glory wave!

They stood so strong, so proud and tall,
   our freedom to defend;
That son or daughter, mom or dad,
   that husband, wife, or friend!

Though young or old, some rich or poor,
   each answered beckon call;
They fought to let our freedom ring,
   each soldier gave their all!

The ones that fell, who now have passed,
   who paid the bigger price;
Left loved ones here with broken hearts,
   still lost in silent cries!

Then ones still here, so many ways
  the war has left it's mark;
With scars and shattered dreams they have,
   so many broken hearts!

I take the time to pen these words,
   to stand up to my feet,
Saluting every one who've fought,
   the few, OUR BRAVE ELITE!!

Why not stop and take a moment
  Just to think what we'll behold
When we all go Home to Heaven
  Earthly beauty times ten fold!
Picture highest snow-capped mountain
  Eagle soaring high and free
Valleys full of richest fragrance
  Sky as far as eye can see!
Picture canyon's rocky faces
  Water rushing down below
Vast expanse of earthly desert
  Cooling winds begin to blow!
Picture ocean's rippling water
  Salty waves upon the sand
Islands far beyond the breakers
  Skies horizon meets the land!
Picture vast expanse of night sky
  Million stars all shining bright
Watch a yearling take it's first steps
  Baby bird just taking flight!
Picture rich and greenest pasture
  Brook meandering as it wills
Storm clouds gathering in the distance
  Lightning dances in the hills!
Picture all this times ten million
  Then in Heaven you will find
That My God has kept His best for
  His Own Heavenly Design!

How many times now has she left,
   through sorrow pain or strife;
Or has she ever turned away,
   at any point in life?

She'll always be your ONE true love,
    she's shown you love so strong;
We'll never find another love,
    that's close to love from mom!!

God placed her here to teach you things,
    to guide you with her love,
To stand by you no matter what,
   as Jesus does above!

You ran to her with wounded knee,
   she kept you safe from harm;
You learned so fast there's no one place,
    as safe as momma's arms!

And when the trials of life seem hard,
   or someone breaks your heart;
We all run home to talk to mom,
   her love will never part!

I tell mine now just all she means,
   I may have lived all wrong,
But never once you left my side,
   I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MOM!!

They've given all as war raged on,
   they gave their best each day;
They fought to free each one of us,
   to see 'ole glory wave!

They stood so strong, so proud and tall,
   our freedom to defend;
That son or daughter, mom or dad,
   that husband, wife, or friend!

Though young or old, some rich or poor,
   each answered beckon call;
They fought to let our freedom ring,
   each soldier gave their all!

The ones that fell, who now have passed,
   who paid the bigger price;
Left loved ones here with broken hearts,
   still lost in silent cries!

Then ones still here, so many ways
  the war has left it's mark;
With scars and shattered dreams they have,
   so many broken hearts!

I take the time to pen these words,
   to stand up to my feet,
Saluting every one who've fought,
   the few, OUR BRAVE ELITE!!