Rites of a Martyr

Why’d you care what they mean to you

Why’d you care if they made it through

Why’d you care if they’re burnt alive

Why’d you care how their children thrive

How’d you see the world of a martyr

How’d you see that his heart’s on fire

How’d you see when his eyes glisten

How’d you see the blood stain

All you see is the war that broke

All you hear are some voices choke

How’d you ever know the loss they bear

How many lives are yet to suffer

A war is a war for two countries

Might be nothing for you and me

For as long as they guard our peace

And get killed as are meant to be.