Wings of Gold

by Padre Tim Nelligan

Embroidered leaves of red and white

Emblazoned wings of gold

There stood the Airborne soldier

His heart stalwart bold.

Yet in the deepest recess

There stole the blackened seed

Rendering asunder

A history proud with deed.

From night skies over war-torn land

To daylight's gruesome truth

They fell upon the bitter foe

With ranks their own dark sleuth.

Now we no more shall stand and see

That distant sea Maroon

For by that fickle bent-armed sword

Their time has come too soon.

Stand tall; be proud; remember

Ye soldiers left to serve

Never to hear the cry "Airborne!"

From men with steel for nerve.

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