I am a mother and a soldier all the same
I fear my children will forget me while
While I am away. I love my more than
Many believe I have been told I am wrong
And my children need their mother at home.
Yet I know this is best and my children will
Not suffer for you see this is my choice and
They have family that will take care of them
Yet how do I bring myself to say those sad
Goodbyes to the two people I never thought
I would have to part from my heart is aching
And I know I am doing my best to make it all
Fit into one life although I can’t stop the feeling
That my youngest baby will forget that I am her
Mother and I love her more than life its self
As I am here these last few nights I try to smile
And show everyone I am strong enough to get
Though this and pray my kids understand why
I am doing this and always fell my love for them
When they wish I was here.
