Military Poems

Watching Daddy Go

It was Sunday afternoon

When I heard my mommy cry

I was only five

And did not know just why

As I walked down the hall

I saw the hugs and the tears

They were trying to hide it

But on their faces I saw their fears

They knelt down beside me

And said we have some news you see

Daddy has to go away

To protect our family

Daddy is the bravest man

Me and mommy will ever know

It was still very hard

Watching daddy go

Now daddy is fighting for freedom

In a land far away

I think, dream and pray for him

Each and every day

The nights were lonely

And the days very long

And just as daddy asked me

I stayed really strong

It was a bright August day

When mommy got the call

Daddy would be coming home

When the leaves begin to fall

Now I am standing at attention

As daddy passes by

Standing proud and strong

Trying not to cry

I raised my hand in a salute

To the man I dearly Love

See Jesus came to get my dad

And take him up above

As the 21 shots rang out

And they lowered his body below

I found it very hard

Watching daddy go

Author: raymond and betsy scott