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The SwordS.C.Jones
What role call will serve those who bravely fought
And what duty this that sends men to graves
Be this a nobler deed which then enslaves.
They who follow a righteous path care not
When freedom in a distant land is sought
Yet give to higher cause when home flag waves
Sending clear message as they have always
Honoring country, these things they've been taught.
'Care not for self, but loftier ideals.'
'Stand firm knowing we serve Mightier right.'
Would battle-torn souls in past wars agree
This engagement that sword again reveals
Leading to more conflict and greater might
Wherein all are bound and none are then free.
What banner will fly over all of them
And what minion this that sends men to war.
Be this a wiser path to then ignore.
They who go suffer from those who condemn
When conflict is a constant theme for hymn.
Yet continue to give blood as before
Sending scholars more fact, legend and lore
Honoring to higher plain this of him.
Dare not for lesser gods which this appeals.
Hand to those among you wiser insight.
Should they forget what's for all eyes to see
Abyss, not honor, the sword of man seals
Proceeding swiftly down trails to excite
Therein lies the road to glory that be.
Therein lies the sword.
The Sword
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All contents copyright (C) 1997, S.C.Jones
All rights reserved.
Revised: July 8, 1997
URL: http://www.oocities.org/Athens/Acropolis/1915
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