When you read this letter, know that I’m doing better
I miss you more than the desert misses the rain
You were on my mind when I boarded that train
I won’t be gone forever; I’ll be back in December.

You gave me life, you showed me love
You thought me to be strong and gave me hope
You gave me tons and tons of hope;
My love for you is like the stars above.

When father left, you kept us strong
When grandma died, you sang those songs
When the children cried you kept them close
For you I pray you may live long

I’m now a man, I’m now a journeyman
I had to go but I won’t be long
I’ll come back with tons of gold
I’ll be back in December, when the weather is cold