Beth Coggin

The aging Beth Coggin was a battered wife
Her deceased ex husband Fred gave to her a terrible life
When he left her for another it was her happiest day
When drunk he was violent some men are this way

The only child she gave birth to Joe in the Vietnam war died
Under fire a true hero stories of his bravery traveled far and wide
So young for to die in such a terrible way
Such things happen in war which does seem sad to say

He was only nineteen the best years of life of him ahead
The worst moment of her life was to learn her son was dead
Life has it's good moments and life has it's tears
The grief of her son's death was with her for years

In her mid eighties with shoulder length hair of gray
Quite pretty for her years and health-wise okay
One i often see out walking in the park or on the street
Such a beautiful person and always a pleasure to meet

Beth Coggin one burdened with a heavy lifetime cross
A woman who does know of the grief of loss
Her son died in Vietnam she was a battered wife
And despite all of this joy and laughter has returned to her life.