In the quiet of the night, she embraces Johnny,
With tears in her eyes, she speaks of life's turbulent journey,
Johnny's mind was made up, but she was not giving up just yet,
His dream to reality, already a cadet,
Mama begged Johnny "please don't go down town"
She cried and said, "there are too many recruiters around".

It was morning and Johnny was ready,
Mama became sad, he was recruited already,
With a heart so brave, he marched off to fight,
Leaving behind the love, in Mama's tearful sight,
Of a boy with dreams, who to war bid adieu,
Mama gave Johnny a hug, a love so true.

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