I'm still working on 'Closer Than You Think', but I had this idea, so here it is. I don't own 'If You're Reading This' Tim McGraw does.
6 months pregnant Sam Fenton went to her mailbox on a sunny Friday afteroon to see if she had gotten a letter from her husband, Danny. He had went off to the milatary a few months ago and had been sending herletters non-stop. Little did she know, it would be his last. Sam had just gotten into the house when her mother-in-law Maddie Fenton walked in.
"Hi, Sam!" she cried, pulling her into a hug. Sam smiled as they broke apart. "I was just about to open this letter from Danny", Sam explaned. "Would you like to read it with me?" Maddie nodded. "I'd love to!" she replied and the two walked over to the couch and sat down. Sam opened the letter and her mouth dropped open.
"Dear Sam,
If you're reading this
My momma is sitting there
Looks like I only got a one way ticket over here
I sure wish I could give you one more kiss
War was just a game we played when we were kids
Well I'm laying down my gun
I'm hanging up my boots
I'm up here with God
And we're both watching over you
So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul
Is where my momma always prayed where it would go.
If you're reading this I'm already home.
If you're reading this
Half way around the world
I won't be there to see the birth of our little girl
I hope she looks like you
I hope she fights like me
Stand up for the innocent and the weak
I'm laying down my gun
Hanging up my boots
Tell dad I don't regret that id follow in his shoes
So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul is where my momma always prayed where it would go
If you're reading this, I'm already home
If you're reading this, there is going to come a day
You move on and find someone else and that?s okay
Just remember this
I'm in a better place
Soldiers live in peace and angels sing amazing grace
So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul is where my momma prayed where that it would go
If you're reading this
If you're reading this
I'm already home"
Love you always,
Danny
Sam started to cry as did Maddie as Sam put a hand on her stomach. 'I know she'll be strong' Sam thought. 'But most importantly, I know Danny's in a better place.'
It's a little rushed, but please tell me what you think. And the letter is the song. See you next time!
