Their Splendor Gone

Their years have slowly slipped away, Our nation’s heroes with heads of grey Once strong bodies, now weathered and weak, ‘tis’ the solitude of grave’s-rest, they seek. Willingly went to face war’s deadly strife Preserving liberty, their Country’s way of life Prosecute not , “Their” war’s grievous toll Grant mercy upon these warrior souls. Sought they neither honor nor glory A goodly deed, for them a worthy story Their splendor gone, they’ve faced their misery A momentary trembling for threads of Liberty Honored soldiers who gave their best One by one, they’re being laid to rest With ribbons and medal pinned on their chest. Where upon the battlefield valor well expressed. Upon their graves a nation owes The noblest wreath we can bestow Now they shall rest from life’s demands In paradise in God most loving hands