OH, when you see them flying Beside the summer way -- The little flags they put in place Upon Memorial Day -- Remember each is crying A message straight to you -- A message straight to every lad Whose heart is clean and true. They tell the splendid story Of those who marched away In answer to a voice that said, "Your country calls! Obey!" They heard the call to glory, As you can, if you try: "Your flag demands your best to-day, Not sometime, by and by!" |