Joe he was the eldest of us all He would pick me up after work And sing to me I was his baby sister
You are my sunshine my only sunshine
I loved Joe so big and solid so good. I used to hug his neck as he lifted me Like a feather in his arms I love you Joe I love you too Sweetie
You make me happy when skies are grey
There was a war in far off land I do not understand wars I just wanted my Joe
You never know dear how much I love you
He went away in a soldiers uniform I waited at the gate for him every day Come back Joe I miss you
Please don’t take my sunshine away
Two soldiers came today and talked to mom She wept and held her head in her hands At night in my sleep I see you Joe You lift me up in your strong arms So safe so loving so sweet In the distance from a long way away I hear your voice again Joe
You are my sunshine My only sunshine You make me happy when skies are grey
I feel safe again Joe I know your alright. I love you joe
Joe was my brother Irene is the little girl in the poem she is my sister. the story is factual. And told through the eyes of my sister. when she was a child perhaps that's why I hate war so much. Jude.