My Daddy

My Daddy is a Marine

My Daddy is a Marine.
He's often gone away
To some far off country
Where he has to stay.

I really miss my Daddy
And I'm not quite sure what he does
Except he helps other people
Who need him very much.

At night when I say my prayers
I ask to keep Daddy safe
So that he can come home to us
And sit in his favorite place.

Some nights I can hear Mommy cry
When she thinks that I'm asleep
I know she misses Daddy
And her sadness hurts real deep.
I know that a day may come
When Daddy may not come home.
It scares me even thinking
that we will be alone.

My Daddy is a Marine
He's often gone away
And I am so very proud of him
Each and every day.
Come home to us Daddy,
When your job is done.
I know that those people needed you,
But they aren't the only ones.