Remember
I woke up one day
My daddy came to me
He said there were bad things happening
And that he had to go away
He sat down beside me
And told me about a war
People fighting for freedom
From the ones who wanted to take over
I had so many questions for him
But I stayed quiet cause I was scared
He looked really sad to me
And he said he didn't want to leave me
He said he had to go and fight
So people would be free
So they next day he went away
Now I wait with my mommy beside me
All these questions were inside of me
Does anyone really remember why
When guns go off and bodies fall
When screams are heard and its so loud
And no one can calm the tears as they fall
Do you remember why it came this way
Why this war came to be
A fight, a struggle, a triumph
What was the cost
Does everyone remember those who are gone
That they fought so bravely and died in battle
Can you ever see their faces anymore
Do you know their names?
Do you remember why this war has started
What made it come this way
I am young and now just learned
This war happened and now daddy is gone
I want to remember why
And those who have gone away
Fought for this country, brave and true
Because my daddy was one of them too
But I need to know
I have to see
Why did it have to be this way
What did I do to make my daddy go away
Daddy is fighting over there
Fighting a war I don't understand
Now we got a letter
It said he won't be coming home
Tears are running down my face
I don't understand the why
I hug my mommy tight to me
Cry and scream for my daddy
Please I ask, never forget
Remember those who have fought
One of those brave and true
Was my daddy who I loved dearly
Now I'm scared I will forget
That my daddy died and the memory will fade
I need to remember.....
Remember those who have died....
Amanda Prince
Prince George
