When I Must Go by Anthony Lane Stahlhut

It all started in the womb,
before I was alive I know.
An empty egg just getting ready
for the time when I must go.

Then before the first grade,
I stood there ready again.
For the doors of school to open up,
so they would let me in.

I studied hard to pass the tests,
my diligence I must show.
So that on graduation day
I'd be ready when I must go.

I started college in the fall,
tried to learn a solid trade.
Learn the difference of right and wrong
in the decisions that I made.

I met a girl in college Lord,
her face was all a glow.
She has become so dear to me,
please protect her when I must go!

I must travel across the world,
defend children of another land.
Why must they kill the innocent,
I just don't understand.

Terrorist have attacked us here
where it will happen next I don't know.
I've said my prayers and stand in faith,
ready for when I must go.

I have fought in a war where many died.
I hope it makes sense in some way.
I pray my lord to give me strength
and to help me understand some day.

I'm older now and near the end,
so many lessons this life did show.
I tried to live by your design
so I'll be ready when I must go.

My children are grown and married now
seven grandchildren and more to come.
This life I've lead has been great,
regrets, I truly have none.

So in the end, when you take me,
I hope my actions did show.
I loved my God and family,
and I'm ready, when I must go!

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copyright 08-14-2005

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