Shadow of a Lesser Man

Upon the dim window I throw
The shadow of a lesser man
Than he who once fought for freedom
And saluted for the marching band

The spits of light across the sky
Brought forth dreams of past lives
A doctor, lawyer, or engineer
All were so close, now not near

I was told we were the greater
That we help those who are in danger
But after the last man fell before
Me lay the hollow goal

The dream of this country lad
was to travel and to protect
From the greatest danger to mankind
Men with the views of reject

Looking out looking glass wall
watching the world pass myself
all the whilst wandering inside
what was the great thing in hide

The shadow is darkened by the old
And face is set stone cold
But behind the curtain of shielded light
Lays a child of sorrow and fright