My Sons

By

Anna L. Huff

I have a Marine, of which I can boast.

To this young man, I drink a toast.

I also have an Air Force boy,

To me he is a pride and joy.

The Marine is both serious and strong,

On him I’ve leaned, both hard and long.

The Air Force lad is tall and wiry,

Full of wit and very jolly.

I’m glad that I, between these two,

Will never, ever, have to choose.

They are my own two manly ones,

To me they are the stars, the moon and sun.

I’m sure they both will always be,

Good soldiers, whether on land or sea.

They’re proud of this old U.S.A.,

And tho’ they’re many miles away,

My heart is with them at all times.

So I write to them these lines—

Always be brave and strong and true,

And God will always be with you.