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A Soldier's Last Letter
Charlie Louvin
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When the postman delivered the letter
It filled her dear heart full of joy
Because she didn't know 'til she read the inside
It was the last one from her darling boy
"Dear mom," was the way that it started
"I miss you so much," it went on
"Mom, I didn't know that I loved you so
But I'll prove it when this war's won"
"I'm writing this down in a trench, mom
So don't scold me if it isn't so neat
You know as you did when I was a kid
And I'd come home with mud on my feet"
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"The captain just gave us our orders
And mom, we will carry them through
And I'll finish this letter the first chance I get
But for now I'll just say I love you"
Then the mother's old hands began to tremble
As she fought against tears in her eyes
But they came unashamed, for there was no name
She knew her darling had died
That night as she knelt by her bedside
She prayed, "Lord above, hear my plea
Protect all the sons who are fighting tonight
And dear God, keep America free"
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