(July 24 1993 / Toronto)

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Little Soldier Boy

Little Soldier boy, fight hard.
Fight for your country, your family, your friends.
Fight for me, little soldier boy.
Keep your head high, your spirit strong.

Be safe, little soldier boy.
Return in one piece.
And if the Lord should take you home,
then so be it.

We love you, little soldier boy.
We pray for you every night.
And hope to hold you tight soon.
I love my little soldier boy.

Come home little soldier boy.
Come back to your family.
Come back to me.
My little soldier boy.

Come home soon.

Submitted: Wednesday, June 10, 2009


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  • JOSEPH POEWHIT (6/10/2009 11:00:00 AM)

    Speaks for many who serve their country.

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