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I hope this
letter finds you
so far across the miles
because I miss your laughter
the brightness of your smile
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Dad's out Christmas shopping
last minute gifts, you know
I'm sure you can remember
just how he rushes so
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Blankets of snow are
forming
each flake the purest white
sweet thoughts of you play hopscotch
in the spirit of this night
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Recalling Christmas yesteryears
when you were young, 'bout three
'n how your eyes would twinkle
your spirit so carefree
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Your Dad and I stood watchful
as you grew to love the world
wanting to save most everything
our determined little girl
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The love you have for country
'n meaning of the flag
our GI Jane now serving
in deserts of Iraq
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Sweetheart we love and miss you
'n Pray this war will end
so we can be together
joined by lifelong friends
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Always in my pocket
are golden locks of hair
ringlet curls from childhood
dear daughter, keeps you near
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The treetop has a shimmer
with twinkling lights of blue
'n honey, I remember
your bright eyes sparkle too
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Tonight as we hung stockings
'n played our favorite songs
tears of sadness lingered
you always sang along
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The snow outside is mounting
'n takes me back in time
when sleighs were pulled by reindeer
your favorite Christmas rhyme
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'Twas the night before Christmas
and all through the house
not a creature was stirring
not even a mouse'
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You always loved that story
how well I can recall
on Daddy's lap with blankie
'til off to sleep you'd fall
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I know your Dad is lonely
it's written in his eyes
each word of you he whispers
o'reflows with love and pride
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For dead and wounded soldiers
I just can't help but cry
their sacrifice for country
enwraps me deep inside
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Know that we are Praying
for you and comrades too
we send support, our gratitude
for everything you do
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Cassie keeps your picture
on her dresser in full view
has all your notes 'n letters
she's so darn proud of you
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Well, guess I should get going
must try to get some sleep
'fore drifting off in slumber
I'll Pray your soul He'll keep
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This letter sealed with tear drops
rich Blessings inside placed
'n tender hugs from Daddy
a kiss 'pon every page
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Merry Christmas, sweetheart
your gifts wait 'neath the tree
wrapped with lace 'n ribbons
'til you return to me
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With all my Love
~Mom~
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P.S.
I'll leave the porch light on...
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