Saturday, November 9, 2013

The Ghosts of War


THE GHOSTS OF WAR

He said goodbye to his wife

He left to do battle a proud American

He paid for his bravery with his life

This scenario happens again and again

Too many flag draped coffins have arrived on our shore

Too many tears have been shed

Too many politicians are not keeping score

Too many warriors coming home dead

He left with a patriotic heart

Proud that his parents would boast

But war tore his young soul apart

And he lives his life with a battle scarred ghost

Too many minds cracked and broken

Too many bloody bodies they'll be dreaming about

Too many vivid stories go unspoken

Too many young people wake up screaming out loud

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