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thebackyardbasement
Great job! I love it!

Sorry but I have to add this...

by Billy Rose
There's a graveyard near the White
House
Where the Unknown Soldier lies,
And the flowers there are sprinkled
With the tears from mother's eyes.

I stood there not so long ago
With roses for the brave,
And suddenly I heard a voice
Speak from out the grave:

"I am the Unknown Soldier,
The spirit voice began
"And I think I have the right
To ask some questions man to man.

"Are my buddies taken care of?
Was their victory so sweet?
Is that big reward you offered
Selling pencils on the street?

"Did they really win the freedom
They battled to achieve?
Do you still respect that Croix de Guerre
Above that empty sleeve?
"Does a gold star in the window
Now mean anything at all?
I wonder how my old girl feels
When she hears a bugle call.

"And that baby who sang
Hello, Central, give me no man
Can they replace her daddy
With a military band?

"I wonder if the profiteers
Have satisfied their greed?
I wonder if a soldier's mother
Ever is in need?

"I wonder if the kings, who planned it all
Are really satisfied?
They played their game of checkers
And eleven million died.

"I am the Unknown Soldier
And maybe I died in vain,
But if I were alive and my country called,
I'd do it all over again.
May-16-08 22:05:05 PDT

vickysplace1
The black man's eyes-very serious. 4th of July will be here soon The blue angels are so beautiful to watch. they fly in Seattle once a year at Sea Fair. I love America and I feel blessed that I was born in this wonderful land. Now, I want the government to protect America-to keep us safe and productive and free. Great fireworks at the end !!!
May-17-08 00:18:56 PDT Report this comment
rivera8821
hugs chaps and thank you for this.
May-17-08 00:22:28 PDT Report this comment
chapsrosestxk
working hard but poor patty GOD Bless Her for putting up with me...it is my humble honor....love and prayers..chaps
May-17-08 00:24:35 PDT Report this comment
chapsrosestxk
i have spent many years tied up to the log booms on lake wa watching the blue angels fly over Seattle very happy memories...
May-17-08 00:25:52 PDT Report this comment
bengaltiger55
like thunder birds
traitor
May-17-08 00:30:52 PDT Report this comment

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