Victory in Europe Day
Reflections on Sacrifice: Victory in Europe Day Tribute
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To the countless white crosses, lying there side-by-side
Reflecting on the numerous graves marked with white crosses, symbolizing fallen soldiers.
A soldier known but to God, who once was full of pride
Acknowledging an unidentified soldier, known only to God, who was once proud and now lies among the fallen.
To be fighting for his country, although he had no choice
Contemplating a soldier's obligation to fight for their country, even when faced with limited choices.
With a rifle in his hand, and a partner by his side
Describing a soldier armed with a rifle, accompanied by a comrade in arms.
A husband and a father, who never did return
Remembering a soldier who, as a husband and father, never returned from war.
A wife left at home, with a letter that arrived too late
Depicting the sorrow of a wife receiving a letter too late, indicating the loss of her husband.
and now he's gone
Expressing the permanent absence of the fallen soldier.
As I sit here on the 8th of May on Victory in Europe Day
Reflecting on Victory in Europe Day, specifically May 8th.
Thinking about the Fallen, who fought to keep me here today
Honoring and contemplating the sacrifice of those who fought to preserve the speaker's current freedom.
But the wars still go on; oh, do we ever learn
Highlighting the paradox that, despite past sacrifices, wars persist, questioning humanity's ability to learn.
As we ship them off on that plane, again and again
Commenting on the cyclical nature of sending soldiers off to war repeatedly.
Today we turn on the TV, and we know the soldier's name
Observing the contemporary familiarity with soldiers through media, particularly television.
His kids on their iPad, can find out all the same
Noting the accessibility of information for soldiers' families through modern technology.
We say it's not our war, it's too far away from home
Distance and detachment from the war, emphasizing the impact on families left behind.
At home a broken-up family, have an unwanted fame
Describing the shattered family life left in the wake of war, becoming unwillingly famous.
Haunted by the nightmares, that keep them up at night
Portraying the haunting effects of war on families, specifically through recurring nightmares.
Echoes of that phone call, your groom's not making it home
Evoking the trauma of receiving a phone call delivering news of a loved one not returning home.
before the ball
Anticipating the celebration of an event, possibly a ball, juxtaposed with the somber reality of loss.
As I sit here on the 8th of May on Victory in Europe Day
Reiterating the reflection on Victory in Europe Day on May 8th.
Thinking about the Fallen, who fought to keep me here today
Continuing to honor and remember the fallen soldiers and questioning humanity's learning from past wars.
But the wars still go on; oh do we ever learn
Reemphasizing the persistence of wars despite historical lessons.
As we ship them off on that plane, again and again
Highlighting the repetitive nature of sending soldiers off to war on planes.
Whether it's a National Victory, or a family that's at loss
Acknowledging the diverse reasons for going to war, whether national victories or personal family losses.
Defending the Union Jack, or the Ole Red White and Blue
Paying tribute to soldiers defending national flags, such as the Union Jack or the Red White and Blue.
They're our Heroes.
Affirming the soldiers as heroes in the speaker's eyes.
As I sit here on the 8th of May on Victory in Europe Day
Reiterating the reflection on Victory in Europe Day on May 8th.
Thinking about the fallen, who fought to keep me here today
Continuing to honor and remember the fallen soldiers and questioning humanity's learning from past wars.
But the wars still go on; oh, do we ever learn
Reemphasizing the persistence of wars despite historical lessons.
As we ship them off on that plane, again and again
Highlighting the repetitive nature of sending soldiers off to war on planes.
As we ship them off on that plane, again and again
Concluding with a repetitive acknowledgment of sending soldiers off on planes, underscoring the cyclical nature of war.
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