It's Not the Same

gathers at the beach..

longing to see each other

catch up on the year past..

every year we romp and play

in the surf of the ocean..

competing for who can find the biggest sharks tooth

every year we stay up way to late..drink way

to many beers.. and tell stories..until late in the nite

but this year is different..

its quiet.. almost an erie stillness stands

in the air..

this year is not like the others..

for your not here with us..

we go to the beach but your not there

to race me down through the surf..or throw

me in the air letting the oceans waves take me

this year I do not hear your laughfter or see your

smile that I so long to see...

this year you are so far away...but yet I can feel you in my heart...

this year we are missing you here at the beach..its not the same

without you ....this year instead of you here..laughing..playing..

enjoying in our celebrations..you are a world away in uniform..serving your

country..Our country..I don't picture you in your swim suit...only camies..and a gun..

I wish you were here.. to touch your face..and swing me around..and play with me...I know where you are.. but I don't want you to be there.. I know what you do.. I don't want you to do it..

I want you here.. to play with me.. build sand castles..and play in the waves.. I want to take away the pressures.. the war.. but I can't..I miss you.. we all do.. its not the same..to say we miss you isn't enough.. your in our thoughts... in our prayers.. and we look forward to next year ..when your back..from that place so far away.. to our place..in the sand.. for hours upon days..hurry home.. Ryan.. the waves are calling your name.. and I need to see that smile..in that far away land..right here with my own eyes... come quickly when you can...

Love

Mom