It’s Been Awhile
It’s been awhile since I have written you, but I can still remember your smile.
It’s been awhile since I have seen you, but I wait for the day we can embrace.
I wait each week until we talk, but always have you in my thoughts.
You are not the same as you were years ago, but a man I would love to know.
You asked me to continue on, have a life and be strong.
I don’t think you really know what that means, because living a life without you isn’t in my dreams. I can’t truly go on until you come home.
I think of you a thousand times a day,
I speak to you in my mind and I think I hear you reply.
I feel there is something missing in my life,
Five years ago when they took you away, it felt like they cut me with a knife.
They opened me up and cut from my heart, it beats less beats, it’s harder to breath,
My heart burns and the hurt goes deep. They left a big hole with many scars.
How are you doing? How are you holding up? How do you spend your time?
I could not deal with all you have gone through.
You are the strong one for all you have endured. I know you struggle day to day.
Please hang on Corey, we will find a way to get you home one day.
Remember the love we have for you because it will never change, I promise you.
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If I could protect you from all the harm in the world I would.
If I could wipe away all the sadness on your face I would.
If I could hold you and take your place I would.
If I could break you free of all the misery I would.
I hate to see you sad and I hate to hear you're feeling bad.
If I could go back in time I would change it all and make it right.
I wouldn't let you go and fight.
You tried to save the world from this war.
You put your life on the line without a second thought.
No protective armor or escape from a place far from home.
You knew you could die at any time,
But you did what was right and kept up the fight.
Many nights with no sleep, walking for hours and drive by gun fire,
IED's caused many to die but you kept on going knowing that you tried.
Freedom, you would play some small part,
Smiles on those countries faces because you took part.
The will and courage you had, I never felt so glad.
You tried to protect me and everyone else if they could see.
No welcome, No parade, No appreciation,
No special day for all you tried to do.
Not many phone calls they allow or hardly any mail.
Just you, in a cold lonely cell.
Never a thank you son for what you have done.
18 years they take from you and you just turn 22.
What will I do without you here?
I try and fight for you and make them hear.
You don't belong there, you belong here.
Hang on son, I say to you and remember I love you to get you through.
This world doesn't mean freedom until you are free.
If I could protect you from all the harm in the world I would.
If I could wipe away all the sadness on your face I would.
If I could hold you and take your place I would.
If I could break you free of all the misery I would.
I hate to see you sad and I hate to hear you're feeling bad.
It's my turn to fight for you.
Dedicated to Pfc. Corey Clagett
A Mother’s love
Melanie Dianiska
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I STILL HAVE THOSE THINGS
You were just my little boy with that blond curly hair and blue eyes,
Playing with cars and trucks and sometimes making a fuss,
Outside in the dirt and the sand it gave you such dirty little hands.
You would draw me pictures and make me things, and remember your report cards you would bring? I still have all those things.
Remember you would help me cook and sit on my lap and read a book.
You would tell your little jokes and make me laugh.
I loved your smile that could stretch for miles. Don't forget you were so cute in that little suite .Like a little man before your time, oh my how you shined.
I can remember all those things and so many more wonderful things.
So handsome people would say and you stayed that way.
I was so proud of all the things you learned.
I could see your dreams as you told it to me.
I could feel the courage and strength you had.
I knew when you felt happy or sad.
I knew when you had tears underneath.
I knew when you needed me.
You have done so much for me, only mommies know what I mean.
I could brag all day long about my little boy who became a man.
You are a man everyone can see,
But you still draw me pictures and make me things.
I still see your dreams as you tell it to me.
I still know when you feel happy or sad.
I still know when you have tears underneath.
I still know the courage and strength you have.
I'm still so proud of all the things you learned.
And I still know when you need me.
In my heart, I still have those things.
Corey, I STILL HAVE THOSE THINGS!
Dedicated to my son Pfc. Corey Clagett
You're Mothers Love,
Melanie Dianiska
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