You Were There

When life was the hardest

To lead us in the sorrow

That surrounded war

To help us unite

Our house divided

And realize the dreams

We could have

But without the acceptance

Of your neighbors

A truce,

A peaceful continuation

Seemed impossible

Many hated you

But they did not understand

What you went through

What you did as a captain

On this great ship called

America.

Many seeked revenge

For their problems

For their life

Scattered across the war

But you did not

Create violence.

You did everything

In your power

To stop it.

Because of one man,

They got the revenge

They wanted.

Now, when it is

Far too late,

We accept you.

We mourn for you.

But you are not here for us

When we need you the most.