Oh how I will miss you this Christmas Day
You’ll be so in my thoughts, my first away

Past memories shared, I have locked inside
The same ones you keep, not a one denied

So close we have been as I grew by you
Now look at your child, I'm a soldier true

I feel that respect you instilled in me
From God through you, it forever will be

One day I may pass this on to my own
With memories held of what I was shown

Your worry for me must be hard to bear
Have faith, my dear mother, He made this clear

Each time I do leave, keep your head up high
I love you so much, don’t want you to cry

Remember that star which showed three the way
My spirit does soar like theirs did that day

Because you so cared, I stand proud and tall
Merry Christmas to you, Best Mom of all

©2002Roger J. Robicheau