As I heard the names
As I saw the parents
Tears started to fall
For the names
Of the fallen
Our fallen brothers
Our brothers and sisters
Soldiers in arms
Defending our country
Our freedoms
Our way of life
As I saw the caskets
Draped in flags
Of America
Tears fell
My heart slowed
My soul hurt
As I saw the indifference
Of our leaders
I thought of rage
But...