(I wrote this poem for my daughter Vanessa, she'll read it to her church congregation when my grandson, James, leaves on a two year mission)
I stand here remembering
That special day God gave
My beloved son James to me
Reliving those memories
Are causing special tears
Only a mother sheds
When she's remembering
The joy and love
Her child has been to her.
Soon James will go on a mission
To do work for the Lord
With him he will take
A part of me deep inside his heart
In a place God made especially
To hold a Mother's love.
James, I love you very much
While you're away
I'll pray both night and day
Asking God to keep you safe
And one glorious day
Return you back home to me.
Ralph L. Clark © 2000