Yesterday, can we remember what we've seen What we've been told, and just what did we glean The past, if unknown dooms us to repeat mistakes Apply a little knowledge with some belief, which is all it takes Today we spout our pride in what we now call knowledge After all in America you can go to college We need not heed the calling that will put us on the spot After all, that was then, and now it matters not Tomorrow is yet to come, can we avoid the tragedy We will experience turmoil, confusion, loss of life and liberty In the pursuit of happiness we know that cannot be Events if not remembered will foster the days of infamy. A situation so horrible and horrendous that surely we would learn Our lesson, keep these events close, or is it our concern Loss of loved ones, our possessions we watch while they dissolve Before our eyes, or will we learn, with this we shall resolve We as humans will resolve not to allow it to happen once again But only if we heed the past do we have a chance to win Liberty is only one generation away from dissipation And only you can stop it, if you'll provide participation
Raymond G. Schmidt II