In Memory of Our Vets

“A Familiar Sail”

A mother silently weeps
While her children sleep
She prays for that day
When her pain goes away
Her husband went to sea
To explore unknown territory
She waits patiently for word
That her love is still aboard
Many summers since have passed
Their son is growing up so fast
He wakes up every morning sad
That he may never again see his dad
Then during a winter’s gale
They see a familiar sail
They quickly run to the pier
The rain washes away their fear
Seven years ago, he left home
Not knowing where he would roam
Seven long years pain filled his heart
As he and his family were torn apart
He finally returned from his destination
He has proudly served his great nation
He would never have to leave ever again
Unless his country he must again defend