I post this here for Memorial Day in remembrance of all those whom we have lost in war times This lyric was found in a hospital during WWII and was put to music by John Gorka. Try to ignore the religious overtones and (hopefully) enjoy this version that I recorded in my living room on my acoustic guitar. It's called "Prayer to St. Peter":
It is interesting that far less poetry came out of WWII than WWI. My suspicion being that the rigour and industry of 1800's poets and writers had passed thanks to movies and steam radio.
 FrayedBear
                                                
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                                                May 26, 2018
                                            
                                                
                                                    FrayedBear
                                                
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                                                May 26, 2018                                            
                                        An interesting collection of photographs to accompany your pleasant rendition.
Yes could have done without the religiosity but it was 70 years ago.
 FrayedBear
                                                
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                                                May 26, 2018
                                            
                                                
                                                    FrayedBear
                                                
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                                                May 26, 2018                                            
                                        Right in the feels!! This was beautiful, you are so very talented! Great job!
 AdorkableMe
                                                
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                                                May 26, 2018
                                            
                                                
                                                    AdorkableMe
                                                
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                                                May 26, 2018                                            
                                        Thank you for sharing, glad to see fellow members on here observe the real meaning for the holiday.
 SpikeTalon
                                                
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                                                May 25, 2018
                                            
                                                
                                                    SpikeTalon
                                                
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                                                May 25, 2018                                            
                                        Respect, dude.
Here is an Australian equivalent - And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda:
 Palindromeman
                                                
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                                                May 25, 2018
                                            
                                                
                                                    Palindromeman
                                                
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                                                May 25, 2018                                            
                                        Lovely!
 BeeHappy
                                                
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                                                May 25, 2018
                                            
                                                
                                                    BeeHappy
                                                
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                                                May 25, 2018                                            
                                        Funny took the word right out of my mouth