Mother, Dear, Write To Your Boy - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
Mother, Dear, Write to Your Boy. Copyright, 1883, by T. B. Harms & Co. 
I've been dreaming of you, mother, It seems but yesterday; Twas at the gate we parted. These loving words did day: Come, kiss me, good-bye, darling, Perhaps 'twill be the last, My heart was broke when last she spoke, And tears came falling fast. 
Chorus. Mother, dear mother, please write to your boy, I fancy I saw you in visions of joy; You loved me so well with your heart kind and true, Mother, dear mother, I'm dreaming of you. 
Oh, write to me, dear mother, And tell me you are well; And then I'll rest contented, No joy my heart can tell. 'Tis years since you caressed me, And kissed me with a tear; I'd love to smile on you awhile, My lonely heart 'twould cheer.-Chorus.