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Every Mother's Son

from Love is Love by Paul Sachs

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We were hunting in the woods
two teenage friends alone
In the boldness of youth
you were a gentle boy I’d known
We saw a deer with eyes of fate
You said his fear made him hesitate then run
I was stunned
In the autumn leaves you let him go I screamed how come
At every mother’s son

Then you learned to salute and never lose a fight
How to run in desert boots and wear a uniform for life
You learned to sweat and follow rules face a threat
and how to use a gun
What had they done
Three tours of duty now you’re home Cold and numb
To every mother’s son

Now your father was a different kind of creature all his own
Military made him something feel more than alone
He sent you away were they turn boys into men and they become
Every mother’s son

Memorial Day main street flags and families
The parade is complete as I see you wave at me
Our eyes lock as you pass by remembering when you and I were young Childhood fun
Now there’s a darkness here today When there once was none
You’re every mothers son

A month ago I wandered through the trees and caught my breath
I saw the same buck you let live I nearly shot to death
As I shout your name your smile disappears as the crowd cheers on
Every mother’s son

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from Love is Love, released June 27, 2016

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Paul Sachs New York, New York

Paul Sachs writes lyrical and gritty songs. Born and raised in New York City. Bob Dylan, Tom Waits and Springsteen are the songwriters that influenced him, and pushed him into the folk music circles of the city. In 2013 he won the New Folk Songwriter’s contest at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas. His new Cd, "My Favorite Season, is due in 2022 ... more

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