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ARMISTICE DAY by HELEN HUTCHCRAFT

First Line: I CAN HEAR A SOUND
Last Line: AS THE DRUMS GO BY.
Subject(s): HOLIDAYS; PARADES; PEACE; VETERANS DAY;
I can hear a sound,
As it comes this way,
Of a martial band --
It is Armistice Day.

In the roll of drums
Where the march is led,
I can hear the voice
Of the brave young dead:

"Peace, peace,"
Like a stifled sigh.
"Peace, peace,"
As the drums go by.

The parade goes on
Up the gala street,
With a blare of band
And a tramp of feet.

But I hear the voice
Of the brave young dead,
In the roll of drums
Where the march is led:

"Peace, peace,"
Like a pleading cry.
"Peace, peace,"
As the drums go by.



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