​Old Flag

It was hard to tell what remained

When the mud mixed with the remains,

The Flag waived on

Many good men I saw killed

They were always happy and thrilled,

Their Flag waived on

Shit caked boots and my bucket for a pillow

The flames screamed and bellowed,

Our Flag waived on

Holes punched through my buddy’s back

Even though we led a “triumphant” attack

His Flag waived on

Hell was something man made

‘Twas “For our children” they bade

Her Flag waived on

Back home now, countless years on

In my ears play those filthy songs,

My Flag waived on

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