Remember
That time of year has come again
When we reflect and remember them
Polish our boots and press our kit
Remember those fallen that didn't make it
We shine our medals
Place them on our chest
Remember our friends
We have laid to rest
Remember those that went before
Those that were lost in another war
People think it's for soldiers old
Now it's time for them to be told
Rightly so we should do it with pride
Mark of respect for them that died
Show the world they didn't die in vain
For there families I feel the pain
They fought for our freedom of speech
And died on a foreign beach
Yes I'm talking about Dunkirk
And you may think I'm beserk
Without these acts of soldiers past
Would we be here and talk so fast
So on this day in mid November
I ask you all to sit and remember
The 11th hour on the 11th day
Shall be known as armistice day
When we wear a flanders poppy
And some of us may get soppy
It is good to let the tears flow
It shows gratitude to those that know
So as you see me March past
I was a soldier and not the last
There are veterans in there early twenties
Who stand tall and tears are plenty
Bravery and courage may appear less
No whistle blows but I digress
The point of this is to say
If only war would go away
These men and women have survived
Some of them burning up inside
So remember the fallen that is right
Bear a thought for servicemen tonight
And all those veterans on parade
Bow your head as they have stayed
R.I.P all personell who have passed
CARPE DIEM
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