You spent your time and did your best
And all that is left
Is a heart broken, a body worn
And scars
You had to keep inside
The nightmares and memories
While never knowing if you passed the test
I know it was hard
I know you didn't have it easy
Your heart was broken
And your soul had scars
You were the sacrifice
Your generation gave
And if your heart became cold
One can only give what they have
Have inside them left to give
I pray you forgive me
And release me
Because your gift
Redeemed me
You might not know
But you helped redeem
All of my own scars
And soften my heart
By your sacrifice
Of your own
