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Strong willed men
at halt
in the tower
waiting for word
ready for battle
Soft earth below
in a bog
to wait
for a slow march
through sinking land
Fighting in the rain
heavy legs
and broken backs
clawing out a path
seeking an end
At stance they hold
one final stretch
cross a shallow field
men at your door
die fast on a cloudy day
An old man guides
retched souls align
never back down
protect your fellow man
eyes open and ready
They believe in hope
pray for another chance
never back down
damn us all
and God save the Queen
About the Creator
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