If your reading this: By Tim McGraw

If you're reading this

"Mom! Whats... Jasper.." I saw the letter and picked it up, barley seeing the solider by the door.

My Mommas sittin there

I looked at Jasper's mom and she sighed "Im sorry Dear.."

Looks like I only got a one way ticket over here

"Hes.. dead..? NO!" I kept muttering 'no' and collapsed crying.

Sure wish I could give you one more kiss

I remember when he first left... He gave me one last kiss and then.. left.

And war was just a game we played when we were kids

Him and his brother's used to think War was a game...

I'm laying down my gun I'm hanging up boots

I cried harder and held up his tags. His mom wrapped me in a hug.

I'm up here with God and we're both watching over you

"Don't worry Bella.. Hes up there watching ouut for you." Her smile was warm.

So lay me down In that open field out on the edge of town And know my soul Is where my momma always prayed That it would go

"Hes with God now Isa.." His father said, nodding towards me.

And if you're reading this I'm already home

He promised he wouldn't leave.. But his brothers signed him up.

If you're reading this Half way around the world

I put his necklace on and gripped the tags, bowing my head down a little. I miss him.

I won't be there To see the birth of our little girl

I looked into the room where our daughter laid. She would never see her father.

I hope she looks like you

Chocolate brown curls, with streaks of honey blonde. The most beautiful deep blue eyes a girl could have.

I hope she fights like me

-FLASH FORWARD-

"M-mom..." She whispered, coming up the steps and opening the door.

"Yes dear- " I gasped and looked at her "What happened!?" I demanded.

"I got in a fight.."

"Why..?" I asked, not sure I wanted to know.

Stand up for the innocent and weak

"I dont regret fighting him! If thats what you want to know! He was picking on Ashley!"

Oh.. Her friend Ashley, that might not walk again, something happened to her legs when she was two. Ashleys been in a wheelchair ever since.

I smiled "Its fine Hun.."

-FLASH FORWARD END-

I'm laying down my gun I'm hanging up boots Tell dad I don't regret that I followed 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 That it would go

I sighed, fixing my dress. We all walked out to the fields and the Priest spoke..

And if you're reading this I'm already home

"He was a kind man. One that fought hard..." I tuned it out until the shots jolted me. I sighed, pressing my hand over my racing heart. The man that was at our house smiled sadly at me then faced his comrades.

If you're reading this There's going to come a day When you'll move on And find some one else And that's OK

"So Bella... Wanna go on a date..?"

I've been getting closer to some of my old friends now.. But.. Im still not ready.

"No.. Im sorry Mike."

Just remember this I'm in a better place Where soldiers live in peace And angels sing amazing grace

I placed a hand on his side of the bed. "Jazz... I miss 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 That it would go

I went up to his grave and sat down. Talking to him, tears streaming down my cheeks. I could almost imagine him here...

And if you're reading this

But then again...

I'm already home

I already know hes home.