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Soldiers' Cemetery

from Picnic In The Heart by John Hodgert

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THE SOLDIERS' CEMETERY

I walked the soldiers' cemetery,
Where my father is not buried,
Rode the bus never taken by us,
I prayed to Christ Unrisen.

You said your love was temporary,
Lent to me as necessary.
Paid the debt, never had a regret.
I lived in debtors' prison.
What is my position?
Will you unchain me?

I know I was your sweet Mad Hatter,
When my wishes did not matter.
Took the prize and a ton of your lies
I pardoned your affliction,

I walked the martyr's crematory
Where I'll never burn in glory.
Ground our lust till it crumbled in dust.
I prayed to God Unsightly.
Does it even slightly?
Does it matter at all?

There's a moment on the other side of now,
When all our worries whistle past their grave.
Where emptiness is filled,
When fears are blown away
And young men never die to prove they're brave.

I walked the martyr's crematory
Where I'll never burn in glory.
Ground our lust till it crumbled in dust.
I prayed to God Unsightly.
Does it even slightly?
Does it matter at all?

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from Picnic In The Heart, released February 15, 2018
John Hodgert - words & music, acoustic guitar, vocals
Paul Hodgert - bass, tracking, mixing & mastering
Tony Buchner - electric guitar

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John Hodgert Winnipeg, Manitoba

John Hodgert is a retired financier, published novelist, poet and musician. Except My Love For You is a selection of songs and readings from the novel of the same name - available on request. Picnic in the Heart contains songs inspired by John's poetry collection of the same name - also available on request. Find more of John's music at www.youtube.com/channel/UC15UEarzvyUc_cMiZ_WoO6A/featured. ... more

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