Every conflict's fighting man Moved to suit a General's plan Fodder for the game of war Pawns upon an Admiral's board Skyward flung by some Air-lord Sacrificial lambs galore.
Specimens of prime and fettle Targets to be sprayed by metal Veterans and rookies raw Fragile beads strung-out in lines Blown to smithereens by mines Slain like those who went before.
Oh the folly and the madness Oh the suffering and sadness Stretching back to days of yore Oh the futile devastations Undergone by warring nations Etched in blood on foreign shore.
Father, husband, brother, son Fallen heroes; Bless each one! Let us pause with due regret To reflect: LEST WE FORGET. ************
Cat.No.G86. – Re-posted. [For November 11th 2012. RDK.]
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