A Viet Vet ponders out loud while at the Wall
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Sheets of marble - on a hill,
A bright eternal flame,
Veterans of a distant hell,
To the wall we came,
And standing there in silence - we share our dreams once more,
And wonder what we all can do - to put the end to war.
Sheets of marble - on a hill,
Letters etched in black,
Names of mothers' children,
That won't be coming back,
There is no pride or hatred - there is no guilt or shame,
But to the men who rest there - it's eternity just the same
Sheets of marble - on a hill,
A face beneath each one,
I'm proud to say I knew you well,
When your lives became undone,
And I'm damned proud to know you - and I thank you for your time,
And your hopes and inspiration - still live there in my mind.
And how am I supposed to feel,
Why did I survive?
And I can't wait - to shake your hand,
When we meet on the other side,
But in this life I'm living - until I get to that door,
I'll try to teach my children - there's just sadness in all war.
And take the manufacturers - of toy weapons for our kids,
And have them stand before you - explaining what you did,
How in the name of profit - you would overlook the truth,
And sell the game of violence - as we sacrifice our youth.
Sheets of marble - on a hill,
A bright eternal flame,
Veterans of a distant hell,
To the wall we came,
To the wall we came.
