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Wilma Jean Mansel Howell
Mother
When soldiers are lonely in Vietnam
and their minds are full of fear
they write "I love you" to their girls
but forget the one most dear.
Have you stopped and really thought
how much she's done for you?
If so, I'm sure you'll know
she deserved your love most true
who has loved you since a tot
and cared for you all your life?
I'm telling you dear soldier,
it was neither your girl nor your wife.
Dear God, I'm praying
that in the years to be
I find more ways of showing Mom
how much she means to me.
Written July 9, 1969 in Vietnam
By P F C Melvin Gene Howell for his Mother
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