Why?

[Joolesgreyuk]

Another day for me and

an average person's life,

a day to go about our work

to bear no sacrifice.

 

the day at a close, news turned on

events becoming clear,

more heros return, flag-draped coffins,

a burden the country must bear.

 

A villiage turns out to pay it's respects

it's becoming a weekly event.

Too many, too young, a sacrifice,

it seems that god only lent.

 

How many more we say as we weep,

tears falling once more as we view

silent procession of cars passing by

why? I haven't a clue.

 

War is a word that causes such pain

for those that are left behind.

What is there left to fight for

when death brings us no peace of mind?

 

Why do we send our men to fight

in a land so far away?

Why is it so important when

young lives are taken to pay?

 

Who ever said that fighting

brought peace to all mankind.

Peace and love and forgiveness

should be easy enough to find.

 

So bring our heros home at once,

they don't deserve to die,

bring them back to rapturous applause

and bring arms down to lie.

 

Until this happens I offer a prayer:

Lord keep them safe I ask,

our precious brothers, husbands and sons

and give then strength in their task.

 

 

 

 

 

Overcome once more by TV images