Memories Not to Pollute
Red white and blue
We fly this flag
In remembrance of you
On the ground it won't drag
What you have given
Has cut you deep
And caused you to lose
More than peaceful sleep
These wars are over
But the battles go on
Yet still every year
Dress blues you don
You polish your brass
And shine your shoes
For strength honor and pride
You will never lose
Some stand on crutches
Others sit in chairs
Both remember
Brothers and Sisters not there
Your families and friends
Put out beautiful flowers
You all sit together
Talking for hours
I cannot imagine
The sounds or the smells
You must remember
Hiding within yourselves
It takes special people
Of this I am sure
To go out and battle
All the things you endured
I give you respect
Memories not to pollute
Honoring things passed
With a rifle salute
So from your Sister
Of another Mother
My thanks go to you
While remembering my Brother
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