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Empty Shells
Wars Leave Behind Them Empty Shells
Their manner strong yet gentle, never brash or loud
Not meaning to be different, they stand out in the crowd
Beckoned to the call, they defended this great land
Risked their lives, gave their all, marching hand in hand
They should wear a purple heart, heroes brave and true
Innocent people dying, yet nothing they could do
Bloodshed all around them, yet for freedom took a stand
Though shells and bodies hit the ground, at times on sinking sand
More Empty Shells
Oh, wars leave behind them empty shells
Used up ammunition, hearts where terror dwells
They saw things we'll never see, their souls too weak to tell
For wars leave behind them empty shells
No Escaping the Memories
Many soldiers share this world still every night and day
But can't escape the memories as on their knees they pray
Deep inside they'll always be an aching empty shell
Dear Lord, please heal their scars where shadows sadly fell
