another good one....


"Letter to Martin"
(Rachel Bissex 1990-1)

Dear Martin
I'm sorry it's come to this now
I stood on your birthday
in front of the crowd
the signs were held high
hope was still shining through
but the war came on schedule
happy birthday to you

Oh Martin
it seems we learned nothing from you
in the near thirty years
since your wisdom rang through
the newscasters' faces
are smiling with glee
they say
United States Forces have won victory

The firey rain fell on Baghdad
for forty-four days
we're still riding the crest
of that patriotic wave

We had over a year
of hope in our lands
saw the fall of the wall
took the Soviet's hand
I can still hear your voice
saying I have a dream
and you know if I could
I would certainly scream

The firey rain fell on Baghdad
for forty-four days
we're still riding the crest
of that patriotic wave

Dear Martin
I'm sorry it's come to this now
I sang on your birthday
along with the crowd
we sang the old songs
they rang hollow but true

the answer my friend

Dear Martin
forgive us
we know just what we do

happy birthday happy birthday
happy birthday