The Greatest Generation

Theirnumbers dwindle.

Alltoo soon they will be

Buta memory,

Thisselfless generation of a nation

Swornto liberty.

 

Aworld gone mad a second time,

Thecoils unflailing yet again;

Anevil Axis from the Rising Sun to

Blitzkrieg’sbitter train.

 

Apeaceful flock may be mistook,

Mightlook as though they just don’t care.

Butwoe to one who throws the stone

Anddares to wake the sleeping bear.

 

Andthe hibernating masses rose

Unquestioningthe narrative,

Theygave and gave and then gave more

Tilthere was nothing left to give.

 

Somany perished in the quest

Tobring perdition to an end.

Ageneration sworn to serve;

We’llnever see their likes again.