The Poems
byHerbert L. Burd
Gone is the Day
The river's are crying into the sea's
Silence has over come countries and cities
Shooting stars are flying through the skies
Look at the Statue of Liberty how she cries
But the flag of freedom still proudly flies.
Candles are burning all over the world tonight
A dark shadow has fallen over the twilight
There's a stillness which is heavy in it's weigh
Playground's where children used to play
Is calm now, for gone is the day.
Madness has come and shown it's face of tragedy
Touched by cowards hero's they are not to be
Gave us such a dark day in human history
People working hand in hand with no words to say
Free world stands in dismay, for gone is the day.
Gone is the day but not forever
Price for freedom a high one to endeavor
Candles are burning all over the world tonight
A dark shadow has fallen over the twilight
But our lady liberty's torch will always be burning bright.
Free World Soldier
I believe in living on a mountain of peace
I believe in the words the wise ones teach
I believe in Mother Earth to protect me
I am also here to protect her thats how it's meant to be
I believe in the word free.
You may not know my name or my face
You may not know my religion or my race
Even though all sister's and brother's are we
Living in one world a belief in humanity
I dream of the day living without weapons,
yet living in a world of liberty
A disease has come and has darkened the sun
A cure must be found once again the war has come
I too will take my stand,
to maintain the freedom of every child, woman and man
Free world soldier our flags are hand in hand
When all is said and done
When we see the return of the sun
Once again we will return to our lands
Free world soldier our flags are forever hand in hand
For freedom will never be out of reach
Then we can rebuild Mother Earth's mountain of peace.
Children of the Sun
Ancient times of long ago
Lies the answers that we need to know
Temples raised up to touch the sky
People dressed like they were ready to fly
Answers to many things lie deep within the eye.
We are the strong ones
We are the rivers that run
We are the chosen ones
We are the children of the sun.
We are all related somehow
What was red is now blonde
What was clear is now black
Doors that were open are now closed
Where there were answers now lie question.
Where kings reined now fools exist
What was truth now is lie
Bring me back to true love
Open again the heavens above
When the journey is done
Return, children of the sun.
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