old soldiers sporting bravery's medals
then comes the blaring marching band
next are the clowns and the jugglers
children waving flags don't understand
still too young to know war's truth
soon enough it will be their turn
fresh young faces eager for glory
will march into their hell and burn.
Apr 28, 2021
Apr 28, 2021 at 8:33 PM UTC
old soldiers sporting bravery's medals
then comes the blaring marching band
next are the clowns and the jugglers
children waving flags don't understand
still too young to know war's truth
soon enough it will be their turn
fresh young faces eager for glory
will march into their hell and burn.
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