Memorial Day Tribute
Memorial Day Tribute
© Ben Burton 5-25-2015
They stood up for America
And for their families left behind
Our soldiers sent to unknown lands
Secure that God was on their side
Esprit de corps was palpable
In every battle they engaged
Where many saw their brothers fall
From bombs on high and cannonade
That sacrifice was part of life
But those who lived would ne'er forget
Those pals interred in foreign soils
Or body parts themselves had left
And every Monday late in May
We think of those who toed the line
Who died too young, but made their mark
On those who still recall with pride
Our noble heroes lost in war
While we live in our comfort zone
We have a duty to defend
The hallowed shores that they called home
All those who think "hallowed" untrue
Remain entitled to their belief
Because of those with different views
Who died that we might freely speak
Copyright © Ben Burton | Year Posted 2015
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