[antimedia] antimedia: I don't attempt poetry often....

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Posted by antimedia:
I don't attempt poetry often....
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   ....I hope you enjoy this.

     America the beautiful, sweet land of liberty
     Our Fathers fought and died for her, for you and you and me
     Down through the ages they have come to stand and die for us
     For them the priceless freedom's gift was worth the personal cost
     No man who fights in hellish war would volunteer to die
     Far less would face the fearsome fire to champion a lie
     Yet many brave have stood and fought unto the bitter end
     For freedom and America, their brothers and their kin
     What do the living owe these men who gave their lives for us?
     What could we ever say or do to compensate their loss?
     If from Valhalla's halls they came to speak to us at last
     What would they say to us but this - hold fast, my friend, hold
     fast
     When howling winds bring fear your way and darkened clouds have
     formed
     When enemies are all around and building is the storm
     When all seems lost and you're alone surrounded by the foe
     Hold fast, my friend, once more hold fast, just as we have done
     For freedom's never easy friend, nor for the weak of heart
     Its treasured savor's tasted best by those who stand apart
     Refuse to bend, refuse to yield, stand firm once more for me
     When darkest seems the storm, my friend, ahead is victory

   Inspired by the Gathering of Eagles and the vision of my many brothers
   in arms standing, at the memorials, for those who could stand no more.