<<Rewind

I watched the news today
More threats and lies from those that play
Throwing bombs and vicious lies
Destroying more innocent lives:

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My father travelled the seven seas
He saw the world, himself to please
Living was hard but getting better
No more fear for the dreaded letter:

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Grandfather flew in an ancient bomber
A small carefree man, but war was stronger
He fought against the Nazi curse
Hoping that life would not get worse:

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My family fought in the fields of La Somme
Did they die knowing this was wrong?
Letters came compounding the grief
Shattered then, my people's beliefs:

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The cannons rang out in a lost border struggle
A different land maybe, but still in a muddle
No time for remorse as the enemy dies
The King needs this land, not my people's lives:

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Black chargers sweep across the mountains of Spain
Forced to retreat by those in their chains
Did ancestors laugh with the infidel gone?
Relish the peace, but not for long:

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>> Fast forward :

Now I sit and write for my rights
One lonely voice against rifle and knife
But turning I see my family tree
And this gives me strength, identity:

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