Mired in heat and dust and sand
Gallant band of brothers true
Country’s service is their aim
Death and maiming is their due.
In where angels fear to tread
Foolish, dreaded leaders rush
Bringing power’s fearsome groan
Leaving only graveyard’s hush.
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Michael Murry, "The Misfortune Teller," Copyright 2004
