Here's to you, little mother, <br />With your boy so far away; <br />May the joy of service smother <br />All your grief this Christmas day; <br />May the magic of his splendor <br />Thrill your spirit through and through <br />And may all that's fine and tender <br />Make a smiling day for you. <br /> <br />May you never know the sadness <br />That from day to day you dread; <br />May you never find but gladness <br />In the Flag that's overhead; <br />May the good God watch above him <br />As he stands to duty stern, <br />And at last to all who love him <br />May he have a safe return. <br /> <br />Little mother, take the blessing <br />Of a grateful nation's heart; <br />May the news that is distressing <br />Never cause your tears to start; <br />May there be no fears to haunt you, <br />And no lonely hours and sad; <br />May your trials never daunt you, <br />But may every day be glad. <br /> <br />Little Mother, could I do it, <br />This my Christmas gift would be: <br />That he'd safely battle through it, <br />This to you I'd guarantee. <br />And I'd pledge to you this morning <br />Joys to banish all your cares, <br />Gifts of gold and silver scorning, <br />I would answer all your prayers.<br /><br />Edgar Albert Guest<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-christmas-greeting/
