Dignity

They raised us and taught the way.
Now so many fade into a hazy day.
Memories of days gone pass.
Fighting the pain which forever last.

Many ignore their fading, sunset days.
To many their life, they gave.
Full of history one could say.
Even though they're older and grey.

The road they paved enduring endless tasks.
No one could have given so much, just ask!

The question to you and I.
Will we hold these in high esteem?
High above the midnight glow.
High towards heaven gleam.
They have dignity, don't you know!

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