When?

When will I put the memories away?
When can I forget what my brothers and sisters gave?
When can  I disregard friendships gained?
When will it be time to quit and walk away?

when there are no words left to say
when there are no prayers left to pray
When the sun fails to turn night into day
When tears no longer fall upon the ground
when freedom breaks all barriers down
when the world quits spinning round and round
When all people have enough to eat
when governments no longer have to be discreet
when the maimed and crippled can walk the streets
When our Prisoners of war all come home
When there is no such thing as all alone
when all the sins of man and nation have been atoned
When the cost is counted for what veterans gave
when ridicule is lost and dignity is gained
when they lay this body in a cold dark grave

That's when it will be time for me to quit and turn away.......

From you.

Boon 6/21/01