Just my thoughts on the devastation that war reaps upon those who are sent to fight them and on those who stay behind.

Lyrics

Something Special (Only Your Sons) Carolyn Waters Obin 2006© A child was born to a father and mother He was meant for something special they told each other Working all their lives, bright dreams for his future School days, wild ways a man slowly blooming Springs and Falls and Summers Whispering he says he loves her Wedding vows and sons and daughters When his duty is done across the waters They sell the words country, duty, honor Leave behind your dreams still unspoken We’ll give a folded flag and the gratitude of our nation But not for mine, he was meant for something special One bright flash and there was no getting older Leaving behind lives so lonely, empty, colder So much for pride and truth and honor They snuck him home with stealth, in darkness, undercover They tell our nation’s boys go fight with honor But not our sons they tuck them under Under wings made from gold and shining silver dollars No battlefields for them, no flags for their mothers They sell the words country, duty, honor Leave behind your dreams still unspoken We’ll give a folded flag and the gratitude of our nation But not for mine, he was meant for something special They sell the words country, duty, honor