- Where's Daddy? -

The child of a Soldier

Daddy, what's the 'ARMY'?

Daddy, what's a gun?

Daddy, will you hold me?

Let's go have some fun

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Daddy, where you going?

Daddy, what's 'overseas'?

Daddy come home tomorrow

Daddy, come home please.

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Mommy, where is Daddy?

Mommy, where's he been?

Mommy, when will Daddy

Come home to us again?

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Mommy, why you crying?

Mommy what is wrong?

Mommy, what is 'dying'?

Will Daddy be gone long?

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brian crandall  01/29/2015

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Author's Note

There are many perspectives to consider regarding the topic of war. Here is the perspective from a child who's daddy is a soldier, just before the reality sets in that daddy isn't coming home.

Reviews

[Chris]

For children it's all black and white... and unending

[Colorado Brian]

I wrote this after speaking with my son, who is currently serving his second tour overseas, while his kids, my grandkids, eagerly await his return

[Chris]

that is the hardest thing for kids...the waiting - at both ends