SOLDIERS

Every man should be a soldier,

As it was with Romans and Greeks,

For evil loves to steal men's souls

And strike freedom from their cheeks.

It's not the guns or armament,

Or the flags which fly in parade,

But love and cooperation

That stops the devil's charade.

Always remember those who march

To the roll of muffled drums.

Many we know, shall not return

Except to sleep beneath the mums.

by  Tom Zart

©  2005