| |
| "I'd like to talk to you, Mom and
Dad |
| Come into my room with me |
| You told me I could make the
choice |
| To be what I want to be. |
| |
| I made that choice, today, folks |
| I know what I want to be |
| I've enlisted in the Navy |
| Now please don't be angry with
me." |
| |
| He stood so very straight and
tall |
| As he looked us in the eye |
| And waited quietly, patiently, |
| For one of us to reply. |
| |
| We told him that it was hard for
us |
| To know just what to say |
| But if this was his decision |
| We wouldn't stand in his way |
| |
| He passed all the tests they gave
him |
| And Dad and I helped him pack |
| Then the morning came for his
leaving |
| Oh, how we longed to call him
back. |
| |
| Our days are filled with longing |
| For the lad who brought us so
much joy |
| Each night we kneel and whisper, |
| "Dear God, take care of our
sailor boy. |
| |
| We cannot travel where he goes |
| But we're so grateful that You
can |
| So please watch over our sailor
boy |
| Who's suddenly become a man." |
| |
| Now may he know how proud we are |
| And how our hearts are filled
with joy |
| To be the honored Mom and Dad |
| Of such a precious sailor boy. |
