
full moon pale at dusk
remaining light goes quickly
last mile in moonlight

full moon pale at dusk
remaining light goes quickly
last mile in moonlight

wonder if they knew
the sacrifices they made
would not be enough
clear October sky
through the thinning canopy
a blanket of stars
later and later
sunrise on the work commute
southward flying vee

great is the nation
whose leaders are its servants
laying down their lives