A CHILD'S SOLILOQUY

You won't be coming home, I guess
To see this pretty yellow dress.
You know…..I kinda thought you would
Cause I've been so awful good.

Nobody ought to be away
I think, on Jesus' Xmas day.
I wonder why they have a war?
What are little children for?

My poor dear Mommie cries and cries
But I'm a big girl for my size.
And I remember what you said
'Bout crying……so I don't …..instead.

Gee, I hope you didn't pain
I hope they kept you from the rain.
Of all the men on land and sea,
They had to take you from me.

If I could wish upon a star
I bet I'd fly to where you are.
But I'm so awful little - gee
Nobody pays any mind to me.

That's why I'm going to miss you, Dad.
You were the bestest friend I had.
You were the goodest looking man
In all the world from land to land.

Mommie said you would bring
Me back a doll and everything.
But I know better than what they say
Cause I know why you went away.

And I would rather have you back
And throw away my train and track.
My soldiers are all on the floor
I don't play soldier any more.