Soldier's Last Letter
A Soldier's Heartfelt Farewell: Love, Sacrifice, and Freedom
Lyrics
I'm writing this down in a trench, mom
I am writing this letter from a trench, mom.
Don't scold if it isn't so neat
Don't criticize if the writing is not perfectly neat.
The way that you did when I was a kid
Similar to how you scolded me as a child when I came home with mud on my feet.
And I'd come home with mud on my feet
Recalling childhood memories when I was messy.
The captain just gave us our orders
The captain has given us our orders for a mission.
And mom, we will carry them through
We, as soldiers, will carry out these orders.
And I'll finish this letter the first chance I get
I will complete this letter at the earliest opportunity.
But for now I'll just say I love you
For now, I want to express my love for you.
Then the mother's old hands began to tremble
The mother's hands start to tremble as she reads.
And she fought against tears in her eyes
She struggles against tears welling up in her eyes.
But they came unashamed, for there was no name
Tears come without shame because the letter doesn't mention a name.
And she knew that her soldier had died
She realizes that her soldier son has died.
Then the mother knelt down by her bedside
The mother kneels by her bedside in grief.
And she prayed "Lord above, hear my plea
She prays to the Lord, asking for protection for all soldiers fighting.
And protect all the sons who are fighting tonight
Specifically, she prays for the safety of her son and others.
And dear God, keep America free"
She implores God to keep America free during this time of conflict.
I'm writing this down in a trench, mom
A repetition of the setting, emphasizing the difficult circumstances of writing.
Don't scold if it isn't so neat
A plea not to scold if the writing appears untidy.
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