Within Arlington’s ground, in row upon row,
Lay the national treasure that generations did sow.
These hero’s, now gone, gave all of their youth,
Fighting in foreign lands, with nail and with tooth.
So sacred their vow, now completed in full.
For love of our country, on their heartstrings did pull.
Now laying here, within soil so enriched,
Are the bones of these honored, as if neatly stitched.
The cost has been great, for the freedom we love.
And such was the price to keep, that gift from above.
They gave all that they had, to defend freedom’s shore.
So much was asked of them, and now, nothing more.
I do not dare trod upon this, most hallowed of ground.
For their noble sacrifice, was so great and profound.
All I can hope for, is one day they may know,
How very grateful I am, for the seed they did sow.
