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The Lost

A late one for DDay.

Ā 

Do not cry for what you reap

ā€˜Though I lie in eternal sleep

My life, I gave for the freedom of others

I rest in the arms of my fallen brothersĀ 

Every unencumbered breath you takeĀ 

Is a life you did not forsakeĀ 

Remember us, remember me

Remember how you grew up free

We are foundations, we are the light

The ones who fought the darkest night

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DDay

Little Ted

Ā 

Little Ted likes to bounce his ballĀ 

on the beach

So did Billy

But he was killed just out of reach

Ā 

Little Ted likes to watch the seagullsĀ 

Swooping overheadĀ 

But, Billy remembers them picking

At the dead

Ā 

Little Ted likes to run into the dunes

To hide & play

Billy still hides from the machine gunā€™s

Deathly spray

Ā 

But, little Ted doesn't like th...

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