Dear Mr President (A word from Barbara Bush)

Hello Son, on this summer day
I'd like for you to listen
to what I have to say.

It's hard, so many lives are lost
must I give reminders
to what this war has cost?

The prices, in a time of luxury
should the people pay
for things that once were free?

The people, who's barely scraping by
can't pay for gasoline
so they can't afford to drive.

And why Son, you cut back on education
the children you're denying
are our only true salvation.

And Son, tonight before you sleep
think of all the children
who are living in the streets.

Their sorrow, their lives filled with despair
remember they have mothers
in this world somewhere.

Dear Son, one more thing before I close
Please Son, do this first
bring our soldiers home.

The war, it's gone on much too long
the only way to stop now
a decision that was wrong.

Oh Son, for this I humbly pray
and give their mother's reason
to celebrate today.

~From George W Bush's Mother~