Carmella's Hang Out

Those nameless figures with the unkown faces
In far away countries and such distant places
The tankers and bombers and high flying aces.

These days their faces aren’t nameless at all
They’re Franklyn and Thomas, Joshua and Paul
All people who heard it and answered the call

My family, my neighbors, best friends, new brothers
Who’d all be home safe if I had my druthers
Though I hear them saying, just like many others

“I’m needed here now, Lord please protect me.
Never forget us when down on your knee.
Someday I’ll be home, when these people are free.”

They come back as men, though they left us as boys
Not soon gone the days, of playing with toys.
The laughter and singing replaced by the noise

Of loud gunshots ringing, of fires and pain
Homesickness and sadness all for the gain
To make sure the others died not in vain

Lord give them courage, and strengthen each heart
Though from all their families, they are now apart
Help those that love You, show how great Thou art