The Ultimate Sacrifice
I am the Unknown Soldier, i stand guard here on my own.
For those who fought for freedom, but never returned home.
They lie where they had fallen, in everlasting peace.
Long since ago their comrades, who prayed by unmarked graves
Did speak in truth of valour, displayed on battle fields.
And i, in silence listened, bore witness to their deeds.
Now they speak with reverence, of human sacrifice.
And poppies tell their story, of days when reason died.
Come the hour when bugles play, The Last Post, rest in peace.
It is my solemn duty, to bear each soldiers pride.
They look and say it's raindrops, when tears weep from my eyes,
For those children of those children, of those who came before.
I see great sadness and respect, bring comfort to their souls.
Then as the setting sun goes down, i stand vigil all alone.
8 / 29 / 2017.
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