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Taps Will Play Again

Taps will play again
Old soldiers will march
Fewer again this year
Tears will be shed
Fewer again this year
Wreaths will be placed
Fewer again this year
Heroes will fade
Their sacrifices forgotten
Hidden
In the yellowed pages
Of history

John G. Lawless
©11/11/2022

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Date: 11/15/2022 1:17:00 PM
the ultimate sacrifice ~
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Date: 11/15/2022 6:34:00 AM
And for each honorable soldier we owe them thanks.
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Date: 11/12/2022 7:34:00 PM
Truth here? -- We'll see... Yet how about Ukraine?!
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Date: 11/11/2022 7:08:00 AM
A verse written with much truth . Enjoyed reading. Many blessing my friend.
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