hardest duty

the hardest duty which we have to face

is not the worst thing that might now befall

this is the final hardest sticking place

shadow and silence end in all disgrace

we could not any terror now forestall

the hardest duty which we have to face

the hero is the one who plays the ace

at the high moment of the trumpet call

this is the final hardest sticking place

no monster here has left a single trace

that would the smallest child's plain heart appall

the hardest duty which we have to face

we hide the ugliness in silk and lace

and think our planet is just a large ball

this is the final hardest sticking place

the sternest sergeant now must bear the mace

while lords and ladies prepare for the ball

the hardest duty which we have to face

this the final hardest sticking place

(C)2008, Fragano Ledgister