Why my son didn't come home?
He left me smiling
Like other mothers
My heart was crying
Said he had plans
Wanted to live in a cottage
He promised me "Momma, right after college"
Sent me pictures
Was laughing...playing
He seemed fine
Still...I was praying
There's so many
All look the same
Don't want this flag
Please check the plane
Said we'd be together
In two weeks time
Maybe just got
Left behind
Why you all
Just standing there?
Don't look at me
That dreadful stare
Can't you see?
I'm in a chair
That's why it's so important
For him to be here
What's an old woman
To do all alone?
Please tell me
Why my son didn't come home?
