For Tattered Flags!

Posted by Jay-talking!

They know not the joys of returning home,

Those that have not been to battle before!

Or felt the depth of the battle scars,

Nor worried what Tomorrow’s got in store!

They ain’t heard the widows’ cries

As their men fight their wars unknown,

Or felt the courage of a warrior who tries

Gamely to win a battle alone!

Ain’t tasted the sweetness of Victory’s Kiss,

Nor felt the pain of their brothers biting the dust;

And not the pride of raising high their tattered flags,

And walking on Earth with Honor as Mankind must!