I Was With You

I was with you when your son died,
There when his dog tags came home,
I held you in my arms,
Wiped the tears from your eyes.

I was with you when you flew over,
When you watched the trenches take the news,
I guided your plane,
And landed you out of harm’s way.

I was with you December 7th,
When you bravely fired at the bombers,
I helped you to withstand,
And held the machine gun for you.

I was with you on the beach,
When you stormed Normandy,
I was with you when you gave your life,
So that others might be free.

I was with you in the P.O.W. camps,
There I held your hand,
I helped you to escape,
And gave you strength to withstand.

I was with every one of you,
Though you may not have guessed,
I never did desert you,
To comfort someone else.

I loved all of you,
From the bottom of My heart,
I gave My life for you,
So that you might die for others without fear.

I remembered you,
Even though some didn’t remember Me,
I will always be with you,
Even though you may not say, “Come in”.

I will always keep you,
Help you through the trials,
I hope you will let me in,
To live eternally.

“I was With You” by Killeen Partridge