INDEPENDENCE CANNOT COME WITHOUT MEMORIAL DAY

Requiem for the Living

Firetrucks roll proudly, while fifes and drummers play;

Fireworks blast loudly while politicians bray...

Though the world seems safe now and death seems far away -

Independence cannot come without Memorial Day.

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Honored Dead still slumber beneath the wreaths they lay;

Restless spirits rumble as Freedom drifts away...

Headstones sending signals the silent Dead relay -

Independence cannot come without Memorial Day.

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Ivory Towers tumble to mounds of crumbling clay;

Shepherds roll in riches while Lambs are led astray...

Dead Men speaking clearly what Living Men won't say -

Independence cannot come without Memorial Day.

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Brave, prepare for Battle! Sinners, kneel to pray!

Lest we're led like cattle to prisons far away...

Hear the thunder rattle as Angels' Trumpets play -

Independence cannot come without Memorial Day.

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