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Hero
He lies there in the stillness
Finding some peace for us
There is rest for the wicked
He's all wrapped up in the flag
A killer, oh such a monster
viewed as a role model
Seems you only become a hero
When you are dead and gone
Medals pinned on proudly
Despite the actual truth
An alcoholic
A beater of wives
An abuser of children
All are forgotten sins
Bathed in the glory of the flag
For the fallen hero
Finding some peace for us
There is rest for the wicked
He's all wrapped up in the flag
A killer, oh such a monster
viewed as a role model
Seems you only become a hero
When you are dead and gone
Medals pinned on proudly
Despite the actual truth
An alcoholic
A beater of wives
An abuser of children
All are forgotten sins
Bathed in the glory of the flag
For the fallen hero
Published 22nd Nov 2018
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Im so sorry. I can see where this can turn into anger quickly. Thanks for sharing
24th Nov 2018 4:57am
I suppose I am saying always ask questions before adopting a role model :-))
thank you for your kind remarks :-)))))
thank you for your kind remarks :-)))))
