I am the mother of a soldier ~ A child who's gone to war ~ He's out there fighting bad men ~ Upon another shore ~ While he's gone I'm waiting ~ For his safe return ~ In my arms to hold him ~ Is all that I do yearn ~ I am the mother of a sailor ~ He sails upon the oceans ~ Watching o'er the waves ~ Prepared for a commotion ~ He's always standing guard ~ Above the deep blue seas ~ Prepared to do his best ~ To keep our country free ~ I am the mother of an airman ~ Who flies the clear blue skies ~ I watch each plane above me ~ Oh Lord, please hear my cries ~ Don't make my child your hero ~ And take him home to you ~ Please keep him safe and bring him back ~ Is all I ask you do ~ I am the mother of a marine ~ He is the first man out ~ To watch out for the enemy ~ To lead the convoy route ~ We know he is a brave one ~ He saved a life today ~ Please walk beside my son dear Lord ~ And keep him safe I pray ~ I am the mother of a guardsman ~ Who plays the weekend war ~ At least that's what they told me ~ He was enlisted for ~ But since this war began ~ His weekend never ends ~ He has a busy schedule ~ Protecting all his friends ~ I am the military mother ~ Who sits at home and prays ~ Each and every soldier ~ Comes home safe today ~ Let this war be over ~ Let them put their guns away ~ This is what a military mother does ~ Sits at home and prays(Tommie Bruns)